Tenomin 50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.77 (10 x 10: ৳ 77.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 7.70
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atenolol |
| Company | Pacific pharmaceuticals ltd |
Product Title
- Tenomin Tablets
Product Categories
- Hypertension Medication
- Angina Pectoris Medication
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Medication
Description
- Tenomin is a beta-blocker indicated for the management of hypertension, angina pectoris, and acute myocardial infarction. It is known for its β1 selective (cardioselective) β-adrenergic receptor antagonist with no membranestability activity and no partial agonist activity.
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose of 50 mg for hypertension, 50-100 mg for angina pectoris, and 5 mg IV injection for acute myocardial infarction.
Indications
- Management of hypertension.
- Long-term management of patients with angina pectoris.
- Management of hemodynamically stable patients with definite or suspected acute myocardial infarction.
Mode of Action
- Competitively blocks β1 (cardiac) receptors with no effect on β2-receptors.
Interactions
- Catecholamine-depleting drugs, Calcium channel blockers, Disopyramide, Amiodarone, Clonidine, Prostaglandin synthase inhibiting drugs, Digitalis glycosides.
Contraindications
- Sinus bradycardia
- Heart block greater than first degree
- Cardiogenic shock
- Overt cardiac failure
- Hypersensitivity to atenolol or any of the drug product's components.
Side Effects
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Agranulocytosis
- Allergic reactions
- Reversible mental depression
- Mesenteric arterial thrombosis
- Skin rashes
- Dry eyes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category D
- Caution with nursing women
- Clinically significant bradycardia in breast-fed infants
Precautions & Warnings
- Evaluation of patients already on a beta blocker
- Aggravation of peripheral arterial circulatory disorders
- Caution in patients with impaired renal function
Use in Special Populations
- Dosage adjustment for elderly patients and those with renal impairment
- Lower starting dose for renal impaired or elderly patients treated for hypertension
- Special dosage for patients on hemodialysis
Overdose Effects
- Lethargy
- Disorder of respiratory drive
- Wheezing
- Sinus pause
- Bradycardia
- Congestive heart failure
- Hypotension
- Bronchospasm
- Hypoglycemia
Therapeutic Class
- Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
- Beta-blockers
Storage Conditions
- Do not use after the expiry date
- Keep out of reach of children
- To be dispensed only on prescription