Cardilock 50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.77 (10 x 10: ৳ 77.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 7.70
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atenolol |
| Company | Alco pharma ltd |
Indications
- Management of hypertension
- Management of angina pectoris
- Management of hemodynamically stable patients with acute myocardial infarction
Pharmacology
- Beta-1 selective (cardioselective) beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist
- Hydrophilic nature
- Poor penetration of cell membranes
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose of 50mg for hypertension
- Initial dose of 50mg for angina pectoris
- Initial intravenous dose for acute myocardial infarction
Interaction
- Additive effect with catecholamine-depleting drugs
- Additive effect with calcium channel blockers
- Potential adverse effects when used with disopyramide or amiodarone
Contraindications
- Sinus bradycardia
- Heart block greater than first degree
- Cardiogenic shock
- Overt cardiac failure
- Hypersensitivity to atenolol or its components
Side Effects
- Agranulocytosis
- Allergic reactions
- Reversible mental depression
- Mesenteric arterial thrombosis
- Skin rashes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category D
- Caution in nursing women
- Potential adverse effects in premature or impaired infants
Precautions & Warnings
- Evaluation of patients already on beta blockers
- Caution in patients with impaired renal function
- Dosage adjustment for elderly patients or those with renal impairment
Use in Special Populations
- Dosage adjustment in elderly or renal impaired patients
- Recommended maximum dosages based on creatinine clearance
Overdose Effects
- Reported overdoses up to 5g
- Potential symptoms include lethargy, respiratory disorders, bradycardia
- Management may require intensive support care
Therapeutic Class
- Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
- Beta-blockers
Storage Conditions
- Do not use after expiry date
- Keep out of reach of children
- Dispense only with prescription