Amdocal Plus 5 mg+50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.50 (6 x 10: ৳ 510.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 85.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amlodipine besilate atenolol |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Essential hypertension
- Angina pectoris & hypertension co-existing diseases
- Post myocardial infarction
- Refractory angina pectoris
Pharmacology
- Fixed-dose combination of Amlodipine and Atenolol
- Dihydropyridine calcium antagonist
- Peripheral vasodilator
- Cardioselective beta-blocker
- Reduction in blood pressure
- Reduction in peripheral vascular resistance
- Reduction in cardiac demand
- Reduction in myocardial oxygen demand
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage: Amlodipine and Atenolol 5/25 mg tablet once daily
- Dosage individualization
Interaction
- Disopyramide clearance reduction
- Negative inotropic effects with disopyramide
- Ampicillin impact on Atenolol levels
- Beta-blockers effect on insulin sensitivity and secretion
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Sinus bradycardia
- Heart block
- Cardiogenic shock
- Hypotension
- Congestive heart failure
Side Effects
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Edema
- Nausea
- Drowsiness
- Anxiety
- Depression
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Risk-benefit consideration during pregnancy
- Restriction for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in airway obstruction
- Use in renal impairment
- Use in severe liver damage
- Drug withdrawal caution
Overdose Effects
- Hypotension
- Congestive cardiac failure
- Unabsorbed drug removal methods
- Symptomatic treatment
Therapeutic Class
Combined antihypertensive preparations
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C, away from light & moisture, out of reach of children