Atin 50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.76 (10 x 10: ৳ 76.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 7.60
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atenolol |
| Company | Jayson pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Management of hypertension
- Long-term management of angina pectoris
- Management of acute myocardial infarction
Pharmacology
- Beta1 selective (cardioselective) beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist
- Hydrophilic beta-blocker
- Competitively blocks beta1 (cardiac) receptors
- No effect on beta2-receptors
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose of 50 mg for hypertension
- Initial dose of 50 mg for angina pectoris
- Initial IV dose for acute myocardial infarction
- Adjustments for optimal response
Interaction
- Additive effect with catecholamine-depleting drugs
- Additive effect with calcium channel blockers
- Negative interaction with disopyramide
- Potential interactions with other medications
- Impact on prostaglandin synthase inhibiting drugs
Contraindications
- Sinus bradycardia
- Heart block greater than first degree
- Cardiogenic shock
- Overt cardiac failure
- History of hypersensitivity to atenolol
Side Effects
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Agranulocytosis
- Allergic reactions
- Central nervous system effects
- Gastrointestinal effects
- Other potential adverse effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category D
- Caution during nursing
- Potential adverse effects in infants
Precautions & Warnings
- Evaluation for patients already on beta blockers
- Aggravation of peripheral arterial circulatory disorders
- Caution in patients with impaired renal function
- Special considerations for geriatric use
Use in Special Populations
- Dosage adjustments for elderly and renal impaired patients
- Maximum recommended oral dosages for specific renal impairment levels
Overdose Effects
- Reported overdose symptoms
- Management and treatment of overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
- Beta-blockers
Storage Conditions
- Expiry date
- Keep out of reach of children
- Dispensing on prescription only