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Amocal-AT – Tablet (5mg + 50mg)/pcs
৳ 6.02
Generic Name: Amlodipine + Atenolol
Therapeutic class: Calcium Antagonist-Beta Blocker combination (Cardiovascular Preparations)
Manufacturer: Opsonin Pharma Ltd
Note: চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ মোতাবেক ঔষধ সেবন করুন
Indications
This is indicated in-
- Patients with essential hypertension
- Patients with angina pectoris & hypertension as co-existing diseases
- ln post Ml patients
- ln patients with refractory angina pectoris where nitrate therapy has failed.
Dosage & Administration
Adult: This therapy is initiated with a single dose of this preparation depending upon the therapeutic response, titration of the dosage is recommended.
In elderly patients: It is advisable to initiate the therapy with ½ tablet of fixed dose combination of Amlodipine & Atenolol, i.e., 2.5 mg of Amlodipine & 25 mg Atenolol.
Side Effects
The combination of Amlodipine and Atenolol is well tolerated. Overall side-effects include
fatigue, headache, edema, nausea, drowsiness, anxiety and depression.
fatigue, headache, edema, nausea, drowsiness, anxiety and depression.
Pregnancy & Lactation
The combination should be used during pregnancy only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential fetal risk. The combination should not be used by nursing mothers. If its use is considered necessary, breast-feeding should be stopped.
Precautions & Warnings
Bronchospasm: The combination should be used with caution in patients with airway obstruction.
Renal impairment: The combination can be used in patients with renal impairment. However, caution may be necessary if the creatinine clearance is less than 30 ml/min because of possible reduction in the excretion of unchanged Atenolol.
Hepatic impairment: Caution may be necessary in the use of the combination in patients with severe liver damage because of prolongation of the elimination half-life of Amlodipine.
Drug withdrawal: Since coronary heart disease may exist without being recognized, patients should be warned against stopping the drug suddenly. Any discontinuation should be gradual and under observation.
Overdose Effects
Though not documented, hypotension and less frequently congestive cardiac failure may occur in cases of overdosage. Unabsorbed drugs may be removed by gastric lavage or administration of activated charcoal. Symptomatic treatment is suggested.
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
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