Aveten

Aveten

atenolol

Manufacturer:

Avex

Distributor:

Apex
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Atenolol
Indications/Uses
Management of HTN, angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmias, MI.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult HTN 50-100 mg daily as single dose. Angina 50 mg bd or 100 mg once daily. Arrhythmia Maintenance: 50-100 mg daily as single dose. MI 50 mg PO 15 min after last IV dose, then followed by further 50 mg PO 12 hr later, then 100 mg PO once daily 12 hr later. CrCl 15-35 mL/min/1.73 m2 50 mg once daily, <15 mL/min/1.73 m2 25 mg once daily or 50 mg on alternate days. Hemodialysis patient 50 mg after each dialysis.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Bradycardia, cardiogenic shock, hypotension, metabolic acidosis, severe peripheral arterial circulatory disturbances, 2nd- or 3rd-degree heart block, sick sinus syndrome, phaeochromocytoma, uncontrolled heart failure.
Special Precautions
Hypersensitivity. Discontinue use if bradycardia or hypotension occur. Avoid use in patients w/ reversible obstructive airways disease. Ischaemic heart disease, surgery, poor cardiac reserve, Prinzmetal's angina, 1st degree heart block, reduced heart rate, phaeochromocytoma. May mask symptoms of hypoglycaemia & signs of thyrotoxicosis. Avoid abrupt w/drawal. Renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn. Elderly.
Adverse Reactions
Bradycardia, heart failure deterioration, postural hypotension associated w/ syncope, cold extremities; confusion, dizziness, headache, mood changes, nightmares, psychoses & hallucinations, sleep disturbances; dry mouth, GI disturbances; purpura, thrombocytopenia; alopecia, dry eyes, psoriasiform skin reactions, skin rashes; paraesthesia; impotence; bronchospasm; visual disturbances, hypersensitivity reactions.
Drug Interactions
Exaggerated effects w/ Ca-channel blockers eg, verapamil, diltiazem. Increased risk of hypotension & cardiac failure w/ dihydropyridines eg, nifedipine. Increased AV conduction time w/ digitalis glycosides. Exacerbate rebound hypotension w/ clonidine. Potentiated AV conduction time & -ve inotropic effect w/ class I antiarrhythmics eg, disopyramide, amiodarone. Counteracted effects by sympathomimetics eg, adrenaline. Intensified blood sugar-lowering effects of insulin & oral antidiabetics. Decreased hypotensive effects w/ prostaglandin synthetase-inhibiting drugs eg, ibuprofen, indometacin. Attenuated reflex tachycardia & increased risk of hypotension w/ anaesth.
MIMS Class
Beta-Blockers
ATC Classification
C07AB03 - atenolol ; Belongs to the class of selective beta-blocking agents. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Aveten tab 100 mg
Packing/Price
3 × 10's
Form
Aveten tab 50 mg
Packing/Price
3 × 10's
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