Atechlor 50 mg+25 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Atenolol chlorthalidone
Company	Silva pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Atechlor 100 mg tablet

Indications

Treatment of hypertension
Lowering blood pressure
Reducing risk of cardiovascular events
Stroke prevention
Myocardial infarction prevention

Pharmacology

Beta1-selective beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agent
Reduction in resting and exercise heart rates
Reduction of systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Reflex orthostatic tachycardia reduction
Monosulfonamyl diuretic
Prolonged action and low toxicity

Dosage & Administration

Initial dose of Atenolol 50 mg and Chlorthalidone 25 mg once a day
Adjustable dosage for renal function impairment
Caution in elderly population

Interaction

Potentiation of action with other antihypertensive agents
Additive effect with calcium channel blockers
Effect on prostaglandin synthase inhibiting drugs
Bradycardia risk with concomitant use of digitalis glycosides

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the product or sulfonamide-derived drugs
Sinus bradycardia
Greater than first-degree heart block
Cardiogenic shock
Overt cardiac failure
Anuria

Side Effects

Bradycardia
Cold extremities
Postural hypotension
Leg pain
Dizziness
Vertigo
Lethargy
Depression
Diarrhea
Nausea
Wheeziness
Dyspnea
Orthostatic hypotension
Anorexia
Gastric irritation
Vomiting
Constipation
Photosensitivity
Rash

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category D
Caution for breastfeeding women

Precautions & Warnings

Aggravation of peripheral arterial circulatory disorders
Periodic determination of serum electrolytes

Overdose Effects

Symptomatic and supportive treatment
Induced emesis
Activated charcoal administration
Consideration for dehydration and electrolyte imbalance

Therapeutic Class

Combined antihypertensive preparations

Storage Conditions

Store in cool and dry place
Protected from light

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