Amloten 5 mg+50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amlodipine besilate atenolol |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Essential hypertension
- Angina pectoris with hypertension
- Post MI
- Refractory angina pectoris
Pharmacology
- Fixed-dose combination of Amlodipine and Atenolol
- Amlodipine - dihydropyridine calcium antagonist
- Amlodipine - peripheral vasodilator
- Atenolol - cardioselective beta-blocker
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage: Amlodipine and Atenolol 5/25 mg once daily
- Dosage may be increased as advised by physicians
- Individualized dosage
Interaction
- Disopyramide - reduced clearance by Atenolol
- Ampicillin - may reduce Atenolol levels
- Oral antidiabetics and insulin - beta-blockers may decrease tissue sensitivity to insulin and inhibit insulin secretion
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to either component
- Sinus bradycardia
- Second and higher degrees of heart block
- Cardiogenic shock
- Hypotension
- Congestive heart failure
- Poor left ventricular function
Side Effects
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Edema
- Nausea
- Drowsiness
- Anxiety
- Depression
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy requires weighing benefit vs. potential fetal risk
- Not recommended for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Bronchospasm
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Drug withdrawal
Overdose Effects
- Hypotension
- Congestive cardiac failure
- Unabsorbed drugs removal by gastric lavage or activated charcoal
- Symptomatic treatment
Therapeutic Class
- Combined antihypertensive preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children