Twincard 50 mg+25 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 250.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atenolol chlorthalidone |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of hypertension
- Lowering blood pressure
- Reducing risk of cardiovascular events
- Treatment to lower blood pressure
Pharmacology
- Atenolol as a beta1-selective beta blocker
- Chlorthalidone as a diuretic
- Reduction in resting and exercise heart rates
- Reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure
- Reflex orthostatic tachycardia reduction
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose of Atenolol 50 mg and Chlorthalidone 25 mg
- Adjustable dosage for severe renal impairment
- Use in elderly subjects
Interaction
- Potentiation of action with other antihypertensive agents
- Additive effect with calcium channel blockers
- Decreased hypotensive effects with prostaglandin synthase inhibiting drugs
- Increased risk of bradycardia with digitalis glycosides
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the product
- Sinus bradycardia
- Heart block greater than first degree
- Cardiogenic shock
- Overt cardiac failure
- Anuria
Side Effects
- Bradycardia
- Cold extremities
- Postural hypotension
- Leg pain
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
- Lethargy
- Depression
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Wheeziness
- Hyperuricemia
- Restlessness
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category D
- Caution during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Aggravation of peripheral arterial circulatory disorders
- Periodic serum electrolyte determination
Overdose Effects
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment
- Removal of unabsorbed drug
- Consideration for dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
Therapeutic Class
- Combined antihypertensive preparations
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry storage
- Protection from light