Anolol 100 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.38 (10 x 10: ৳ 138.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 13.80
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atenolol |
| Company | Euro pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Anolol Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Anolol is indicated for the management of hypertension, angina pectoris, and acute myocardial infarction
- It is a beta1 selective beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist
- Available in tablet form for oral administration
Dosage Form
- Tablet
Dosage Strength
- 50 mg
- 100 mg
- 200 mg
Administration Route
- Oral
Active Ingredient
- Atenolol
Therapeutic Class
- Beta-blockers
- Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
Indications
- Used alone or concomitantly with other antihypertensive agents
- For long-term management of patients with angina pectoris
- In hemodynamically stable patients with definite or suspected acute myocardial infarction
Pharmacology
- Competitively blocks beta1 (cardiac) receptors
- Beta1 selective (cardioselective) beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist
- Highly hydrophilic and poorly penetrates cell membranes
Available Dosage
- 50 mg tablet
- 100 mg tablet
- 200 mg tablet
Interaction
- Catecholamine-depleting drugs may have an additive effect when given with beta-blocking agents
- Calcium channel blockers may also have an additive effect when given with Anolol
- Contraindicated with disopyramide due to potent negative inotropic and chronotropic effects
Contraindications
- Sinus bradycardia
- Cardiogenic shock
- Overt cardiac failure
- Hypersensitivity to atenolol or any component of the product
Side Effects
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Agranulocytosis
- Allergic reactions like fever and respiratory distress
- Central nervous system effects like mental depression and memory loss
Pregnancy Category
- Category D
Warnings
- Evaluate patients already on beta blockers before starting Anolol
- Dosage adjustments may be needed for patients with peripheral arterial circulatory disorders
Special Population
- Dose adjustment necessary in elderly patients and patients with renal impairment
- Maximum dosages recommended based on renal function
Overdose Effects
- Reported symptoms include lethargy, wheezing, bradycardia
- Management may require intensive support care and cardiac/respiratory support
Storage Conditions
- Do not use after expiry date
- Keep out of reach of children
- Dispense only with prescription