Veridipin Plus 5 mg+50 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 6.01 (3 x 10: ৳ 180.30)

Strip Price: ৳ 60.10

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Amlodipine besilate atenolol
Company	Veritas pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Veridipin plus 5 mg tablet

Indications

Essential hypertension
Angina pectoris and hypertension as co-existing diseases
Post myocardial infarction
Refractory angina pectoris

Pharmacology

Fixed-dose combination of Amlodipine and Atenolol
Amlodipine: calcium antagonist, peripheral vasodilator
Atenolol: cardioselective beta-blocker

Dosage & Administration

Recommended dosage: Amlodipine and Atenolol 5/25 mg tablet once daily
Dosage may be increased as advised by physicians
Dosage should be individualized

Interaction

Disopyramide: Atenolol reduces clearance, additive negative inotropic effects
Ampicillin: may reduce Atenolol levels
Oral antidiabetics and insulin: 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

Well-tolerated combination
Side effects may include fatigue, headache, edema, nausea, drowsiness, anxiety, and depression

Pregnancy & Lactation

Use during pregnancy if benefit outweighs potential fetal risk
Not recommended for nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

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

Overdose Effects

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

Therapeutic Class

Combined antihypertensive preparations

Storage Conditions

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

Related Brands