Normaten 50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.76 (10 x 10: ৳ 76.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 7.60
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atenolol |
| Company | Navana pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Management of hypertension
- Long-term management of angina pectoris
- Management of hemodynamically stable patients with acute myocardial infarction
Pharmacology
- Beta1 selective (cardioselective) beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist
- Hydrophilic nature
- 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 dose of 5 mg for acute myocardial infarction
Interaction
- Catecholamine-depleting drugs
- Calcium channel blockers
- Disopyramide
- Amiodarone
- Clonidine
- Prostaglandin synthase inhibiting drugs
- Digitalis glycosides
Contraindications
- Sinus bradycardia
- Greater than first degree heart block
- Cardiogenic shock
- Overt cardiac failure
- Hypersensitivity to atenolol or its components
Side Effects
- Agranulocytosis
- Allergic reactions
- Reversible mental depression
- Mesenteric arterial thrombosis
- Skin rashes and dry eyes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category D
- Caution during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Evaluation of patients already on beta blockers
- Aggravation of peripheral arterial circulatory disorders
- Use with caution in impaired renal function
Use in Special Populations
- Dosage adjustment for elderly and renal impaired patients
- Maximum recommended dosages based on renal function
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms include lethargy, respiratory disorders, bradycardia
- Treatment may include induced emesis, gastric lavage, administration of activated charcoal
Therapeutic Class
- Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
- Beta-blockers
Storage Conditions
- Do not use beyond expiry date
- Keep out of reach of children
- Dispense only on registered physician prescription