Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Chronic stable angina Age: Adult |
Dose: Tablet – Per tablet contains atenolol 25 or 50 mg and amlodipine 5 mg Frequency: once daily Note: 1 tablet once daily, may increase to 2 tablets daily if needed. |
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Indication: Hypertension Age: Adult |
Dose: Tablet – Per tablet contains atenolol 25 or 50 mg and amlodipine 5 mg Frequency: once daily Note: 1 tablet once daily, may increase to 2 tablets daily if needed. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
|
Age: Child |
Dose: Not applicable Note: Safety and efficacy have not been established in children. |
Administration
- Take with or without food
- Take at same time daily
Side Effect
- Headache
- hypotension
- dizziness
- breathlessness
- fatigue
- muscle cramps
- bradycardia
- palpitations
- flushing
- oedema
- dyspnoea
- dyspepsia
- cold extremities
- Drowsiness
- chestpain & impotence rarely
- Hypersensitivity reactions
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Catecholamine depleting drugs
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Enhanced hypotension and bradycardia
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Clonidine
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Requires specific withdrawal timing to prevent rebound hypertension
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
|
Hypotension
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Can cause dangerous low blood pressure
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Sinus Bradycardia, Heart Block
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Risk of dangerous heart rhythm
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Data Sources
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