Atenolol 100 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.38 (10 x 10: ৳ 138.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 13.80
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atenolol |
| Company | Albion laboratories limited |
Indications
- Management of hypertension
- Long-term management of angina pectoris
- Management of acute myocardial infarction
Pharmacology
- Beta1 selective (cardioselective) beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist
- Hydrophilic nature
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose of 50mg for hypertension
- Initial dose of 50mg for angina pectoris
- Intravenous administration for acute myocardial infarction
Interaction
- Additive effect with catecholamine-depleting drugs
- Additive effect with calcium channel blockers
- Potential adverse effects with disopyramide and amiodarone
- Exacerbation of rebound hypertension with clonidine withdrawal
Contraindications
- Sinus bradycardia
- Greater than first degree heart block
- Cardiogenic shock
- Overt cardiac failure
- Hypersensitivity
Side Effects
- Agranulocytosis
- Fever and respiratory distress
- Reversible mental depression
- Mesenteric arterial thrombosis
- Skin rashes and dry eyes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category D
- Caution in nursing women
- Potential bradycardia in breast-fed infants
Precautions & Warnings
- Evaluation required with existing beta blocker use
- Caution in impaired renal function
- Dose adjustment for elderly patients and patients with renal impairment
Use in Special Populations
- Dosage adjustment for elderly and renal impaired patients
- Maximum recommended dosages based on renal function
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms include lethargy, respiratory disorders, bradycardia
- Potential congestive heart failure and hypotension
Therapeutic Class
- Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
- Beta-blockers
Storage Conditions
- Do not use after expiry date
- Keep out of reach of children
- Dispense only on prescription