Cardisef 50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.77 (100's pack: ৳ 77.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atenolol |
| Company | Supreme pharmaceutical ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Hypertension management
- Angina pectoris management
- Acute myocardial infarction management
Mode of Action
- Competitive block of beta1 (cardiac) receptors
- Beta1 selective (cardioselective) beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist
- No membrane stability activity
- No partial agonist activity
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose of 50mg for hypertension
- Initial dose of 50mg for angina pectoris
- Initial intravenous dose in acute myocardial infarction
Interaction
- Additive effect with catecholamine-depleting drugs
- Additive effect with calcium channel blockers
- Potential interaction with disopyramide
- Potential interaction with amiodarone
- Exacerbation of rebound hypertension with clonidine
- Decrease in hypotensive effects with prostaglandin synthase inhibiting drugs
- Increased severity of anaphylactic reactions
- Increased risk of bradycardia with digitalis glycosides
Contraindications
- Sinus bradycardia
- Cardiogenic shock
- Overt cardiac failure
- Hypersensitivity to atenolol or its components
Side Effects
- Agranulocytosis
- Allergic reactions
- Reversible mental depression
- Mesenteric arterial thrombosis
- Skin rashes
- Erythematous rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category D
- Caution in nursing women
- Risk of bradycardia in breast-fed infants
Precautions & Warnings
- Evaluation of patients already on a beta blocker
- Aggravation of peripheral arterial circulatory disorders
- Caution in impaired renal function
- Caution in geriatric use
Use in Special Populations
- Adjustment of dosage in renal impairment
- Cautious dose selection for elderly patients
Overdose Effects
- Lethargy
- Respiratory disorder
- Sinus pause
- Bradycardia
- Congestive heart failure
- Hypotension
- Bronchospasm
- Hypoglycemia
Therapeutic Class
- Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
- Beta-blockers
Storage Conditions
- Expiry date consideration
- Keep out of reach of children
- Dispensation with prescription