Tenocard 50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.75 (10 x 10: ৳ 75.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 7.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atenolol |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
Indications
- Management of hypertension
- Management of angina pectoris
- Management of 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 dose of 5mg intravenous injection for acute myocardial infarction
Interaction
- Additive effect with catecholamine-depleting drugs
- Additive effect with calcium channel blockers
- Potential adverse effects with disopyramide and amiodarone
Contraindications
- Sinus bradycardia
- Greater than first degree heart block
- Cardiogenic shock
- Overt cardiac failure
- Hypersensitivity to atenolol or its components
Side Effects
- Agranulocytosis
- Allergic reactions
- Central nervous system effects
- Gastrointestinal effects
- Skin rashes
- Dry eyes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category D
- Caution during nursing
- Risk of bradycardia in breast-fed infants
Precautions & Warnings
- Careful evaluation for patients already on beta blockers
- Aggravation of peripheral arterial circulatory disorders
- Caution in patients with impaired renal function
Use in Special Populations
- Dosage adjustment for elderly and renal impaired patients
- Maximum recommended dosages based on creatinine clearance
Overdose Effects
- Reported overdoses survived up to 5g
- Potential symptoms include lethargy, respiratory disorders, bradycardia
- Expected effects of overdosage of beta-adrenergic blocking agents
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 prescription