Alonet Teva Dosage/Direction for Use

Dosage: The dose may vary from patient to patient. The doctor will gradually determine the right dose for the patient.
For high blood pressure: 100 mg per day (=24 hours).
For heart cramps (angina pectoris): 100 mg per day (=24 hours), possibly divided over 2 administrations of 50 mg.
For heart rhythm disorders: After the disorders in the rhythm of the heart are controlled, a maintenance dose 50 to 100 mg per day is administered.
As an early treatment when a heart attack is suspected; for the prevention of another heart attack: An initial intravenous treatment (via the veins) is followed by an oral administration as follows: 50 mg, 10 minutes after the ending of intravenous treatment, followed by 50 mg after 12 hours. Then 100 mg per day (=24 hours), possibly divided over 2 administrations of 50 mg for 6 days or until discharge from the hospital.
Children: There is no experience with the use of Alonet in children. Therefore it is better not to administer Alonet to children.
Elderly patients and patients with bad functioning kidneys: The doctor may decide to start with a lower dose.
If the patient notices that Alonet is too strong or too weak, consult the doctor or pharmacist.
Method of use: Take the tablet by swallowing it with a sufficient amount of fluid (for instance water).
If patient forgot to take Alonet: When patient has missed a dose, he/she should still take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, he/she should skip the missed dose and continue with the usual dosage regimen. Never take a double dose of Alonet to make up for the missed dose. The patient should check with the doctor or pharmacist if he/she is not sure.