Betasec 50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.77 (10 x 10: ৳ 77.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 7.70
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atenolol |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
Title
- Betasec (Atenolol) 50mg Tablet
Categories
- Hypertension Management
- Angina Pectoris Management
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Treatment
Description
- Betasec is indicated for the management of hypertension, long-term management of angina pectoris, and hemodynamically stable patients with definite or suspected acute myocardial infarction.
Dosage and Administration
- Initial dose of 50mg once daily for hypertension, initial dose of 50mg once daily for angina pectoris, initial intravenous dose of 5mg followed by oral doses for acute myocardial infarction
Pharmacology
- Beta-1 selective (cardioselective) beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist with no membrane stability activity and no partial agonist activity
Interactions
- Catecholamine-depleting drugs may have an additive effect
- Calcium channel blockers may have an additive effect
- Disopyramide and amiodarone may have additive negative effects
- Beta blockers may exacerbate rebound hypertension following clonidine withdrawal
- Concomitant use of prostaglandin synthase inhibiting drugs may decrease hypotensive effects
- Patients with a history of anaphylactic reaction may have a more severe reaction, digitalis glycosides and beta-blockers may slow atrioventricular conduction
Contraindications
- Sinus bradycardia, heart block greater than first degree, cardiogenic shock, overt cardiac failure
- Hypersensitivity to atenolol or any of its components
Side Effects
- Agranulocytosis
- Allergic reactions
- Central Nervous System effects
- Gastrointestinal effects
- Skin rashes and dry eyes
- Erythematous rash
Pregnancy and Lactation
- Pregnancy category D
- Caution advised when administered to nursing women
- Clinically significant bradycardia reported in breast-fed infants
Precautions and Warnings
- Aggravation of peripheral arterial circulatory disorders
- Use with caution in patients with impaired renal function
- Dose adjustments for elderly or renal impaired patients
- Evaluation of renal function in patients with hypertension or myocardial infarction
Use in Special Populations
- Dosage adjustment for elderly or renal impaired patients based on creatinine clearance
Overdose Effects
- Reported symptoms include lethargy, respiratory disorder, wheezing, sinus pause, bradycardia, congestive heart failure, hypotension, bronchospasm, hypoglycemia
- Treatment includes removal of unabsorbed drug, hemodialysis, intensive support care
Therapeutic Class
- Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs, Beta-blockers
Storage Conditions
- Do not use later than the date of expiry
- Keep out of reach of children
- To be dispensed only on prescription