Tenoren 25 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 0.45 (5 x 10: ৳ 22.50)

Strip Price: ৳ 4.50

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Atenolol
Company	Aci limited
Also available as	Tenoren 50 mg tablet Tenoren 100 mg tablet

Indications

Management of hypertension
Long-term management of angina pectoris
Management of hemodynamically stable patients with acute myocardial infarction

Pharmacology

Beta1 selective adrenoceptor antagonist
Hydrophilic beta-blocker
Poor penetration of lipid cell membranes

Dosage & Administration

Initial dose of 50 mg for hypertension
Initial dose of 50 mg for angina pectoris
Initial dose of 5 mg for acute myocardial infarction

Interaction

Catecholamine-depleting drugs
Calcium channel blockers
Disopyramide
Amiodarone
Clonidine withdrawal
Prostaglandin synthase inhibiting drugs
Digitalis glycosides

Contraindications

Sinus bradycardia
Heart block greater than first degree
Cardiogenic shock
Hypersensitivity to atenolol or its components

Side Effects

Bradycardia
Hypotension
Agranulocytosis
Allergic reactions
Central nervous system effects
Gastrointestinal effects
Skin rashes

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category D
Caution in nursing women
Risk for breast-fed infants and premature infants

Precautions & Warnings

Evaluation for patients already on a beta blocker
Aggravation of peripheral arterial circulatory disorders
Caution in impaired renal function
Dose selection for elderly patients

Use in Special Populations

Dosage adjustment for elderly and renal impaired patients
Maximum oral dosages for renal impaired patients

Overdose Effects

Lethargy
Disorder of respiratory drive
Wheezing
Sinus pause
Bradycardia
Congestive heart failure
Hypotension
Bronchospasm
Hypoglycemia
Removal by emesis, gastric lavage, or activated charcoal
Hemodialysis for removal from circulation

Therapeutic Class

Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
Beta-blockers

Storage Conditions

Do not use after expiry date
Keep out of reach of children
Dispensed only on prescription

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