SCD 5 mg+50 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Amlodipine besilate atenolol
Company	Orbit pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

Essential hypertension
Angina pectoris
Post Ml patients
Refractory angina pectoris

Pharmacology

Fixed-dose combination of Amlodipine and Atenolol
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 reduces the clearance of disopyramide by 20%
Ampicillin at doses of 1 gm and above may reduce Atenolol levels
Beta-blockers may decrease tissue sensitivity to insulin

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 the expected benefit outweighs the potential fetal risk
Not recommended for nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

Use with caution in patients with airway obstruction
Use in patients with renal impairment
Caution in patients with severe liver damage
Patients should be warned against stopping the drug suddenly

Overdose Effects

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

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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