Vesodil 25 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 8.03 (3 x 10: ৳ 240.90)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.30

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Treatment of mild, moderate or severe heart failure
  • Reduction of disease progression
  • Conjunction with digitalis, diuretics, and ACE inhibitor

Pharmacology

  • Non-selective antagonism of β-adrenergic receptors
  • Antiproliferative properties
  • Scavenger of reactive free oxidant radicals

Dosage & Administration

  • Initial dose of 12.5 mg once daily for hypertension
  • Recommended dose of 25 mg twice daily for angina pectoris
  • Initial dose of 3.125 mg twice daily for heart failure

Interaction

  • Increased levels of digoxin when taken together with Vesodil
  • 60% decrease in Cmax and AUC when pretreated with rifampin
  • No alteration of in vitro plasma protein binding of warfarin by Vesodil

Contraindications

  • Decompensated heart failure requiring intravenous inotropic therapy
  • Bronchial asthma or related bronchospastic conditions
  • Second or third-degree AV block

Side Effects

  • Postural hypotension
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Peripheral oedema
  • Dry mouth
  • Eye irritation
  • Impotence
  • Exacerbation of intermittent claudication

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended during breast-feeding
  • Not recommended during pregnancy
  • Excreted in breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Take caution in hepatic impairment
  • Monitor clinical status for 2-3 hours after initiation

Therapeutic Class

  • Alpha adrenoceptor blocking drugs
  • Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
  • Beta-blockers

Storage Conditions

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

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