Betapress 50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.68 (100's pack: ৳ 67.73)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atenolol |
| Company | Cipla limited |
Title
- Betapress Tablet
Categories
- Hypertension Management
- Angina Pectoris Treatment
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Management
Description
- Selective Beta-adrenoceptor Antagonist
- Cardioselective Beta-blocker
- Hydrophilic Beta-blocker
Color Options
- Not Applicable
Dimensions
- Not Applicable
Functions
- Lowers Blood Pressure
- Manages Angina Pectoris
- Reduces Cardiovascular Mortality
- Competitively Blocks Beta1 Receptors
- Long-term Management of Hypertension
- Reduces Hypotension
Materials
- Not Applicable
Technical Specifications
- Initial Dose: 50mg Tablet Once Daily
- Treatment for Acute Myocardial Infarction: 5mg Atenolol IV Injection over 5 Minutes
- Maximum Oral Dosage for Elderly with Renal Impairment: 50mg Daily
Design Elements
- Membrane Stability Activity
- No Partial Agonist Activity
Usability Features
- Once Daily Dosing for 24-hour Control
- IV Injection Followed by Oral Dose for Acute Myocardial Infarction
Interaction
- Catecholamine-depleting Drugs May Have Additive Effect
- Calcium Channel Blockers May Have Additive Effect
- Disopyramide Interaction
- Amiodarone Interaction
- Exacerbation of Rebound Hypertension with Clonidine Withdrawal
- Decreased Hypotensive Effects with Prostaglandin Synthase Inhibitors
- Increased Risk of Severe Allergic Reaction with Beta-blockers
Contraindications
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Greater than First Degree Heart Block
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Overt Cardiac Failure
- Hypersensitivity to Atenolol or its Components
Side Effects
- Agranulocytosis
- Fever with Aching and Sore Throat
- Reversible Mental Depression
- Mesenteric Arterial Thrombosis
- Erythematous Rash
- Dry Eyes
- Skin Rashes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category D
- Caution in Nursing Women
- Clinically Significant Bradycardia in Breast-fed Infants
- Increased Risk for Premature or Renally Impaired Infants
Precautions & Warnings
- Aggravation of Peripheral Arterial Circulatory Disorders
- Impaired Renal Function Caution
- Elderly Patient Dose Selection Caution
- Evaluation for Hypertension or Myocardial Infarction in Geriatric Patients
Use in Special Populations
- Excretion by Kidneys
- Dosage Adjustment for Severe Renal Impairment
- Lower Starting Dose for Renal Impaired Patients
- Hemodialysis Administration under Hospital Supervision
Overdose Effects
- Lethargy
- Disorder of Respiratory Drive
- Sinus Pause
- Common Overdose Effects of Beta-blockers: Congestive Heart Failure, Hypotension, Bronchospasm, Hypoglycemia
Therapeutic Class
- Beta-adrenoceptor Blocking Drugs
- Beta-blockers
Storage Conditions
- Use Before Expiry Date
- Keep Out of Reach of Children
- Prescription Only Dispensed