Tenorvas

Tenorvas

atenolol

Manufacturer:

ACME

Distributor:

Bell-Kenz Pharma

Marketer:

Euro Generics
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Atenolol
Indications/Uses
HTN, angina pectoris, MI & cardiac arrhythmias. Prophylactic treatment of migraine.
Dosage/Direction for Use
HTN Initially 25-50 mg daily. May be gradually increased to 50-100 mg. Angina pectoris 100 mg daily in 1-2 divided doses. Arrhythmias 50-100 mg daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Sinus bradycardia, heart failure, 2nd- & 3rd-degree heart block. Patients w/ cardiogenic shock, hypotension, metabolic acidosis, severe peripheral circulatory disturbances, sick sinus syndrome, untreated pheochromocytoma & uncontrolled heart failure.
Special Precautions
Renal failure. Pregnancy & lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Sclerosing peritonitis & retroperitoneal fibrosis, atrial fibrillation, reversible cholestatic hepatitis, hepatic dysfunction, visual symptoms w/o headache, hypotension, transient elevation of serum creatinine, renal artery thrombosis.
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
Tenorvas tab 50 mg
Packing/Price
100's (P8.25/tab, P825/box)
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