Drug Interaction:
Beta-adrenergic blockers include-
Atenolol, Acebutol, Betaxolol, Bisoprolol,Cartelol,Esmolol, Labetatol,Metoprolol, Nadolol,Penbutolol, Pinodol, Propranolol, Solatol, Timolol,
Refer - Atenolol
Reduction in heart rate and cardiac output during anaesthesia in patients with marked impairment of Mycardial infaction.
Concurrent use with digitalis,verapramil & lignocaine may cause bradycardia, myocardial depression or A.V.block.
Severe hypotension & heart failure may occur when used with nifedipine.
Antihypertensive effect antagonised by indomethicin.
Inhibits reflex tachycardia produced by vasodilators like hydrazine and minodoxil.
Indication:
Hypertension. Used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs.
Ventricular arrhythmias- management of ventricular premature beats.
Beta-adrenergic blockers include-
Atenolol, Acebutol, Betaxolol, Bisoprolol,Cartelol,Esmolol, Labetatol,Metoprolol, Nadolol,Penbutolol, Pinodol, Propranolol, Solatol, Timolol,
Refer - Atenolol
FIXED DOSE COMBINATIONS APPROVED BY DCG(I) FROM JANUARY 1961 TILL NOVEMBER 2014
Name of Drug Indication Date of Approval
Acebutol Hcl 200mg + HCTZ 12.5mg Aug 86
Adverse Reaction:
Sudden withdrawal associated with severe angina/MI. Dizzines,tiredness,lassititude,nausea.
Interference with estimation of urinary caticholamines.
Contra-Indications:
Cardiogenic shock.
Untreated heart failure.Bradycardia.
Bronchospastic diseases. Hypoglycaemia.
Special precautions:
Congestive heart failure,
Do not stop treatment abruptly.
Anaesthesia.
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indications:
Hypertension. Used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs.
Ventricular arrhythmias- management of ventricular premature beats.
Dosage:
Take with or without food
Hypertension- initial dose 400mg in mild to moderate hypertension.
May be given in a single daily dose, but 200mg twice daily may be required for adequate control.
Other Information:
For Availability/supplies
Contact -
1.Indian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA)
Phone- 022- 24944624/ 24974308
Fax- 022- 24950723
Email- idma@vsnl.com
Website: www.idma-assn.org
2.Bulk Drug Manufacturers Association (India)(BDMA)
Phone - 040-23703910/ 23706718
Fax- 040-23704804
Email- info@bdmai.org
Website: www.info@bdmai.org
Patient Information:
Beta-adrenergic blockers include-
Atenolol, Acebutol, Betaxolol, Bismoprolol,Cartelol,Esmolol, Labetatol,Metoprolol, Nadolol,Penbutolol, Pinodol, Propranolol, Solatol, Timolol
Refer - Atenolol
Take with or without food
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics:
Refer - Atenolol - Beta-adrenergic blocket
Interaction with Food:
Take with 1st bite of each main meal
Pregnancy and lactation:
Refer- Atenolol- Beta-adrenergic blocker
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