Tenodin 5 mg+50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (30's pack: ৳ 180.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amlodipine besilate atenolol |
| Company | Asiatic laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Essential hypertension
- Angina pectoris
- Post myocardial infarction
- Refractory angina pectoris
Pharmacology
- Dihydropyridine calcium antagonist
- Vasodilator
- Beta-blocker
- Reduces blood pressure
- Reduces cardiac demand
- Reduces myocardial oxygen demand
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage of Amlodipine and Atenolol 5/25 mg tablet once daily
- Dosage may be increased to 5/25 mg two tablets daily
- Dosage should be individualized
Interaction
- Disopyramide reduces clearance
- Additive negative inotropic effects with disopyramide
- Ampicillin may reduce Atenolol levels
- Beta-blockers may decrease tissue sensitivity to insulin and inhibit insulin secretion
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to either component
- Sinus bradycardia
- Higher degrees of heart block
- Cardiogenic shock
- Hypotension
- Congestive heart failure
- Poor left ventricular function
Side Effects
- Well tolerated
- Side effects include fatigue, headache, edema, nausea, drowsiness, anxiety, depression
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy if expected benefit outweighs 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
- Gradual drug withdrawal recommended
Overdose Effects
- Hypotension
- Congestive cardiac failure
- Unabsorbed drugs removal by gastric lavage or activated charcoal
- Symptomatic treatment suggested
Therapeutic Class
- Combined antihypertensive preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children