Pharmaniaga Atenolol Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Atenolol

Indications/Uses

HTN, angina pectoris, acute MI.

Dosage/Direction for Use

HTN 50-100 mg daily. Angina pectoris 50-100 mg daily as single or divided doses. Acute MI 100 mg once daily or 50 mg bd for further 6-9 days.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Bronchospasm, obstructive airway disease, metabolic acidosis, sinus bradycardia, partial heart block, cardiogenic shock, overt cardiac failure.

Special Precautions

CHF, phaeochromocytoma, hyperthyroidism, hypoglycaemia, DM. Concomitant use w/ anaesth. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, bradycardia, hypotension, cold extremities, depression, hallucinations, confusion, psychotic episodes, sleep & vision disturbances.

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Drug Interactions

Enhanced drugs interfering w/ Ca transport eg, verapamil.

MIMS Class

Beta-Blockers

ATC Classification

C07AB03 - atenolol ; Belongs to the class of selective beta-blocking agents. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Pharmaniaga Atenolol FC tab 100 mg

Packing/Price

25 × 10's;3 × 10's

Form

Pharmaniaga Atenolol FC tab 50 mg

Packing/Price

25 × 10's;3 × 10's

Pharmaniaga Atenolol

atenolol

Manufacturer:

Pharmaniaga Manufacturing Berhad

Distributor:

Pharmaniaga Logistics