Calock Plus 5 mg+50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.50 (42's pack: ৳ 189.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amlodipine besilate atenolol |
| Company | Medimet pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Essential hypertension
- Angina pectoris
- Post Ml patients
- Refractory angina pectoris
- Nitrate therapy failure
Pharmacology
- Fixed-dose combination of Amlodipine and Atenolol
- Dihydropyridine calcium antagonist
- Cardioselective beta-blocker
- Reduction in peripheral vascular resistance
- Reduction in blood pressure
- Reduction in cardiac demand
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage: 5/25 mg once daily
- Maximum dosage: 5/25 mg two tablets daily
- Individualized dosage
Interaction
- Disopyramide: Reduction in clearance by 20%
- Negative inotropic effects on the heart
- Ampicillin: Reduction in Atenolol levels
- Oral antidiabetics and insulin: Tissue sensitivity reduction
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 if benefits outweigh risks
- Avoid use by nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Bronchospasm caution
- Renal impairment caution
- Hepatic impairment caution
- Gradual drug withdrawal
Overdose Effects
- Hypotension
- Congestive cardiac failure
- Unabsorbed drug removal methods
- Symptomatic treatment
Therapeutic Class
- Combined antihypertensive preparations
Storage Conditions
- Below 30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children