Calbeta 5 mg+50 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Amlodipine besilate atenolol
Company	Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

Essential hypertension
Angina pectoris
Post myocardial infarction
Refractory angina pectoris

Pharmacology

Fixed-dose combination of Amlodipine and Atenolol
Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium antagonist
Amlodipine is a peripheral vasodilator
Atenolol is a cardioselective beta-blocker
Atenolol causes a reduction in blood pressure by lowering cardiac output
Atenolol decreases the plasma renin activity and sympathetic outflow from CNS

Dosage & Administration

Recommended dosage is Amlodipine and Atenolol 5/25 mg tablet once daily
Dosage may be increased to 5/25 mg two tablets daily as advised by physicians
Dosage should be individualized

Interaction

Atenolol reduces the clearance of disopyramide by 20%
Ampicillin at doses of 1 gm and above may reduce Atenolol levels
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 should outweigh potential fetal risk
Not recommended for nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

Caution in patients with airway obstruction
Caution in patients with renal impairment
Caution in patients with severe liver damage
Patients should be warned against stopping the drug suddenly

Overdose Effects

Hypotension
Congestive cardiac failure

Therapeutic Class

Combined antihypertensive preparations

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30°C temperature
Away from light & moisture
Keep out of the reach of children

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