Lopres 100 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.36 (10 x 10: ৳ 136.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 13.60
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atenolol |
| Company | Orion pharma ltd |
Indications
- Hypertension management
- Angina pectoris management
- Acute myocardial infarction management
Mode of Action
- Selective beta1-adrenergic receptor antagonist
- Markedly hydrophilic
- Poor penetration of lipid cell membranes
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose of 50 mg for hypertension
- Initial dose of 50 mg for angina pectoris
- Initial intravenous injection for acute myocardial infarction
Interactions
- Catecholamine-depleting drugs
- Calcium channel blockers
- Disopyramide
- Amiodarone
- Clonidine
- Prostaglandin synthase inhibiting drugs
- Digitalis glycosides
Contraindications
- Sinus bradycardia
- Cardiogenic shock
- Hypersensitivity to atenolol or its components
Side Effects
- Bradycardia
- Agranulocytosis
- Allergic reactions
- Central nervous system effects
- Gastrointestinal effects
- Skin rashes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category D
- Caution during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Evaluation of patients already on beta blockers
- Caution in patients with impaired renal function
- Dose adjustments for elderly patients
Use in Special Populations
- Dosage adjustment in elderly patients
- Dosage adjustment in cases of severe impairment of renal function
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of lethargy
- Disorder of respiratory drive
- Common effects associated with beta-blocker overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
- Beta-blockers
Storage Conditions
- Do not use past expiry date
- Keep out of reach of children
- Dispensed only on prescription