Betanol 50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.77 (20 x 10: ৳ 154.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 7.70
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atenolol |
| Company | Synovia pharma plc |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Betanol Medicine
- Medication
- Pharmaceutical Product
- Healthcare
Indications
- Management of hypertension
- Long-term management of angina pectoris
- Reduction of cardiovascular mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction
Pharmacology
- Beta1 selective (cardioselective) beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist
- Hydrophilic nature affecting cell membrane penetration
Dosage and Administration
- Initial dose of 50 mg for hypertension
- Initial dose of 50 mg for angina pectoris
- Initial intravenous administration of 5 mg for acute myocardial infarction
Interaction
- Additive effect with catecholamine-depleting drugs
- Additive effect with calcium channel blockers
- Potential adverse effects when administered with disopyramide or amiodarone
Contraindications
- Sinus bradycardia
- Greater than first degree heart block
- Cardiogenic shock
- Overt cardiac failure
- Hypersensitivity to atenolol or any components
Side Effects
- Agranulocytosis
- Allergic reactions including fever and respiratory distress
- Central nervous system effects such as reversible mental depression
- Gastrointestinal adverse effects
- Skin rashes and dry eyes
Pregnancy and Lactation
- Pregnancy Category D
- Caution during nursing due to reported bradycardia in breast-fed infants
Precautions and Warnings
- Evaluation required for patients already on a beta blocker
- Aggravation of peripheral arterial circulatory disorders
- Caution in patients with impaired renal function
- Dose adjustment for elderly patients
Use in Special Populations
- Dosage adjustment in elderly and renal impaired patients
- Maximum recommended dosages based on creatinine clearance
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of lethargy, respiratory disorders, and bradycardia
- Potential effects of congestive heart failure, hypotension, and bronchospasm
- Recommendations for overdose treatment including induced emesis, gastric lavage, and hemodialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
- Beta-blockers
Storage Conditions
- Do not use after expiry date
- Keep out of reach of children
- Dispense only on the prescription of a registered physician