Virlon Plus 5 mg+50 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 4.50 (30's pack: ৳ 135.00)

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Amlodipine besilate atenolol
Company	Virgo pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

Essential hypertension
Angina pectoris
Post Ml patients
Refractory angina pectoris

Pharmacology

Fixed-dose combination
Dihydropyridine calcium antagonist
Peripheral vasodilator
Cardioselective beta-blocker
Reduction in peripheral vascular resistance
Reduction in blood pressure
Reduction in myocardial oxygen demand

Dosage & Administration

Recommended dosage: Amlodipine and Atenolol 5/25 mg tablet once daily
Dosage may be increased to 5/25 mg two tablets daily
Dosage should be individualized

Interaction

Disopyramide: Atenolol reduces the clearance of disopyramide by 20%
Additive negative inotropic effects on the heart may be produced
Ampicillin: Reduces Atenolol levels
Oral antidiabetics and insulin: Beta-blockers may decrease tissue sensitivity to insulin and inhibit insulin secretion

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to either component
Sinus bradycardia
Second and higher degrees of heart block
Cardiogenic shock
Hypotension
Congestive heart failure
Poor left ventricular function

Side Effects

Fatigue
Headache
Edema
Nausea
Drowsiness
Anxiety
Depression

Pregnancy & Lactation

Use during pregnancy only if expected benefit outweighs potential fetal risk
Not advised for nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

Use caution in patients with airway obstruction
Can be used in patients with renal impairment
Caution in patients with severe liver damage
Warn against sudden drug withdrawal

Overdose Effects

Hypotension
Congestive cardiac failure
Unabsorbed drugs may be removed by gastric lavage or administration of activated charcoal

Therapeutic Class

Combined antihypertensive preparations

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30°C temperature
Away from light & moisture
Keep out of the reach of children

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