Amlovas AT 5 mg+50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amlodipine besilate atenolol |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Essential hypertension
- Angina pectoris and hypertension co-existing diseases
- Post myocardial infarction
- Refractory angina pectoris
Pharmacology
- Dihydropyridine calcium antagonist
- Peripheral vasodilator
- Beta-blocker
- Reduces coronary vasoreactivity
- Lowers cardiac demand
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage: Amlodipine and Atenolol 5/25 mg tablet once daily
- Dosage may be increased as advised by physicians
- Individualized dosage
Interaction
- Disopyramide: Atenolol reduces clearance by 20%
- Ampicillin may reduce Atenolol levels
- Beta-blockers may decrease tissue sensitivity to insulin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to either component
- Sinus bradycardia
- Second and higher degrees of heart block
- Cardiogenic shock
- Hypotension
- Congestive heart failure
Side Effects
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Edema
- Nausea
- Drowsiness
- Anxiety
- Depression
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy if expected benefit outweighs fetal risk
- Not recommended for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in airway obstruction patients
- Can be used in renal impairment patients
- Caution with creatinine clearance < 30 ml/min
- Caution in severe liver damage patients
- Gradual drug withdrawal
Overdose Effects
- Hypotension
- Congestive cardiac failure
- Unabsorbed drugs removal by gastric lavage or activated charcoal
- Symptomatic treatment recommended
Therapeutic Class
- Combined antihypertensive preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children