Lonet 50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.77 (10 x 10: ৳ 77.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 7.70
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atenolol |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Management of hypertension
- Long-term management of angina pectoris
- Management of patients with acute myocardial infarction
Pharmacology
- Beta-1 selective beta-blocker
- Hydrophilic nature for poor lipid penetration
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose of 50 mg for hypertension
- Increase to 100 mg if needed
- Initial dose of 50 mg for angina pectoris
- Increase to 100 mg or 200 mg if needed
- Initial intravenous dose for acute myocardial infarction
- Oral doses for continued treatment
Interaction
- Potential interactions with catecholamine-depleting drugs
- Additive effects with calcium channel blockers
- Caution with concomitant use of various medications
Contraindications
- Sinus bradycardia
- Cardiogenic shock
- Hypersensitivity to atenolol or components
Side Effects
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Agranulocytosis
- Respiratory distress
- Central nervous system effects
- Skin rashes
- Dry eyes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category D
- Caution in nursing women
- Risk of bradycardia in infants
Precautions & Warnings
- Evaluation needed for patients on beta blockers
- Caution in impaired renal function
- Dose adjustment for elderly patients
Use in Special Populations
- Dosage adjustment for elderly and renal-impaired patients
- Maximum dosage recommendations based on creatinine clearance
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of overdose include lethargy, bradycardia, bronchospasm
- Management may require intensive support care
Therapeutic Class
- Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
- Beta-blockers
Storage Conditions
- Do not use after expiry date
- Keep out of reach of children
- Dispensed only with prescription