Beta-adrenergic blockers include-

Atenolol, Acebutol, Betaxolol, Bisoprolol,Cartelol,Esmolol, Labetatol,Metoprolol, Nadolol,Penbutolol, Pinodol, Propranolol, Solatol, Timolol,

Refer - Atenolol

Enhances the action of anaesthetic agents, clonidine, calcium antagonists, digitalis, hypoglycaemic agents & NSAID. Simultaneous admin of rifampicin may cause reduction of plasma concentration & elimination half-life of the drug. But increase in dosage usually not necessary. Effects of other antihypertensives may be intensified.

Beta-adrenergic blockers include-

Atenolol, Acebutol, Betaxolol, Bisoprolol,Cartelol,Esmolol, Labetatol,Metoprolol, Nadolol,Penbutolol, Pinodol, Propranolol, Solatol, Timolol,

Refer - Atenolol

May occur in patients with pre-existing cardiac disease.Include severe bronchospasm, hypoglycaemia,hypotens and bradyarrhythmias.

Rebound phenomenon,leading to unstable angina or M.I. on sudden withdrawal. Giddiness,headache,fatigue,bradycardia,nausea,

GI disturbn, dysponea.cold extremities,insomnia,hallucination & mood alterations.

Low cardiac output and untreated cardiac failure.Bradycardia and heart block. Bronchospasm.Severe haemorraghage.

Special precautions:

Pregnancy & lactation.Monitor blood glucose values & dosage of anti-diabetic drug, insulin, frequently.Symptoms of hypoglycaemia may be masked during therapy.Elderly.

• Approved by FDA in July,1992

Indications:

Antihypertensive used alone or in combination.

Dosage:

May be given without regard to meals. Individualise dose. Initial dose- 5mg once daily, dose may be increased to 10mg or if necessary to 20mg once daily.

Beta-adrenergic blockers include-

Atenolol, Acebutol, Betaxolol, Bisoprolol,Cartelol,Esmolol, Labetatol,Metoprolol, Nadolol,Penbutolol, Pinodol, Propranolol, Solatol, Timolol,

Refer - Atenolol

Refer - Atenolol- Beta adrenergic blocker

Take  with food
 

Refer - Atenolol- Beta adrenergic blocker