Cardipin Plus 5 mg+50 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Amlodipine besilate atenolol |
Company | Renata limited |
Indications
- Essential hypertension
- Angina pectoris & hypertension
- Post Ml patients
- 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
- Atenolol causes a reduction in myocardial oxygen demand
Dosage & Administration
Recommended dosage: Amlodipine and Atenolol 5/25 mg tablet once daily. Can be increased as advised by physicians.
Interaction
- Disopyramide reduces the clearance of disopyramide by 20%
- Ampicillin may reduce Atenolol levels
- Oral antidiabetics and insulin 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
Should be used during pregnancy only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential fetal risk. Should not be used by nursing mothers.
Precautions & Warnings
- Bronchospasm
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Drug withdrawal
Overdose Effects
Hypotension and less frequently congestive cardiac failure may occur in cases of overdosage. Symptomatic treatment is suggested.
Therapeutic Class
Combined antihypertensive preparations
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.