Cardifort Plus 5 mg+50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 180.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amlodipine besilate atenolol |
| Company | Nuvista pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Essential hypertension
- Angina pectoris
- Post myocardial infarction
- Refractory angina pectoris
Pharmacology
- Fixed-dose combination of Amlodipine and Atenolol
- Amlodipine - calcium antagonist
- Amlodipine - peripheral vasodilator
- Atenolol - cardioselective beta-blocker
- Contributes to reduction in blood pressure and cardiac demand
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
- 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
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Edema
- Nausea
- Drowsiness
- Anxiety
- Depression
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy if benefit outweighs potential fetal risk
- Should not be used by 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 activated charcoal
- Symptomatic treatment suggested
Therapeutic Class
- Combined antihypertensive preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children