Betanol 100 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.37 (10 x 10: ৳ 137.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 13.70
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atenolol |
| Company | Synovia pharma plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Hypertension management
- Angina pectoris management
- Acute myocardial infarction management
Pharmacology
- Beta1 selective adrenoceptor antagonist
- Hydrophilic nature
- No membranestability activity
- No partial agonist activity
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose of 50mg for hypertension
- Initial dose of 50mg for angina pectoris
- Initial intravenous dose of 5mg for acute myocardial infarction
Interactions
- Additive effect with catecholamine-depleting drugs
- Additive effect with calcium channel blockers
- Potent negative inotropic effect when combined with disopyramide
Contraindications
- Sinus bradycardia
- Cardiogenic shock
- Hypersensitivity to atenolol or its components
Side Effects
- Agranulocytosis
- Fever and sore throat
- Reversible mental depression
- Mesenteric arterial thrombosis
- Skin rashes and dry eyes
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category D. Caution for nursing women. Significant bradycardia reported in breast-fed infants.
Precautions & Warnings
- Aggravation of peripheral arterial circulatory disorders
- Use with caution in impaired renal function
- Dose adjustment for elderly patients and those with renal impairment
Use in Special Populations
- Dosage adjustment for elderly and renal impaired patients
- Maximum recommended dosages based on creatinine clearance
Overdose Effects
- Lethargy
- Disorder of respiratory drive
- Sinus pause
- Congestive heart failure
- Bronchospasm
- Hypotension
- Hypoglycemia
Therapeutic Class
Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs, Beta-blockers
Storage Conditions
Do not use after expiry date, keep out of reach of children, dispensed only with prescription