Tenoren 100 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.38 (10 x 10: ৳ 138.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 13.80
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atenolol |
| Company | Aci limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Management of hypertension
- Long-term management of angina pectoris
- Management of hemodynamically stable patients with acute myocardial infarction
Pharmacology
- Classified as a cardioselective beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist
- Hydrophilic and penetrates lipid cell membranes poorly
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose of 50 mg for hypertension
- Initial dose of 50 mg for angina pectoris
- Intravenous administration for acute myocardial infarction
Interaction
- Additive effect with catecholamine-depleting drugs
- Additive effect with calcium channel blockers
- Potential adverse effects when combined with specific drugs
Contraindications
- Sinus bradycardia, heart block greater than first degree, cardiogenic shock, overt cardiac failure
- History of hypersensitivity to atenolol or its components
Side Effects
- Agranulocytosis
- Allergic reactions such as fever and respiratory distress
- Central Nervous System effects like reversible mental depression
- Gastrointestinal effects like mesenteric arterial thrombosis
- Reported skin rashes and dry eyes
- Erythematous rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category D
- Caution when administered to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Evaluation required for patients already on beta blockers
- Caution in patients with impaired renal function
- Dose adjustments for elderly patients
Use in Special Populations
- Dosage adjustments for elderly and renal-impaired patients
Overdose Effects
- Reported overdoses survival and predominant symptoms
- Common effects associated with overdosage
Therapeutic Class
- Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
Storage Conditions
- Do not use after expiry date
- Keep out of reach of children
- Dispensed only on prescription