Eden Atenolol tabl. #28

What is the active ingredient in Eden Atenolol Tabl. #28?

Atenolol BP 50mg.

What is the pharmacological action of Atenolol?

Beta-blocker that blocks beta1-adrenoreceptors, slowing heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and reducing heart workload.

What are the therapeutic indications for Eden Atenolol Tabl. #28?

Hypertension, angina, post-heart attack risk reduction, and other conditions as determined by a physician.

What is the recommended dosage for Eden Atenolol Tabl. #28 for adults?

50-100mg once daily for hypertension, 100mg once daily or 50mg twice daily for angina, initial dose by infusion for abnormal heart rhythms, and initial dose by infusion followed by 50mg oral dose 15 minutes later for treatment following a heart attack, with a maintenance dose of usually 50-100mg once daily.

Is Eden Atenolol Tabl. #28 recommended for children?

No.

How does Atenolol work in the body?

Absorbed into the bloodstream, peak plasma concentrations reached 2-4 hours after oral dosing, minimally metabolized in the liver, mostly excreted unchanged in urine, half-life of 6-9 hours.

What are the most common side effects of Eden Atenolol Tabl. #28?

Blurred vision, cold hands or feet, confusion, difficulty breathing, dizziness, faintness, shortness of breath, sweating, lightness in chest, unusual tiredness or weakness.

What are some of the contraindications for Eden Atenolol Tabl. #28?

Sinus bradycardia, heart failure, history of heart block greater than first degree, cardiogenic shock, hypersensitivity to Atenolol or drug product components.

Are there any precautions to be taken when using Eden Atenolol Tabl. #28?

Do not withdraw abruptly, monitor patients during withdrawal, exercise caution in patients with poor cardiac reserve, first-degree heart block, diabetic patients, history of anaphylactic reaction to allergens, lower starting dose in elderly patients.

What are some drug interactions with Eden Atenolol Tabl. #28?

Catecholamine-depleting drugs, calcium channel blockers, disopyramide, amiodarone, clonidine, prostaglandin synthase inhibiting drugs, aspirin, digitalis glycosides.

What are the symptoms and treatment of Eden Atenolol Tabl. #28 overdose?

Symptoms include bradycardia, hypotension, acute cardiac insufficiency, bronchospasm. Treatment includes close supervision, intensive care ward treatment, gastric lavage, activated charcoal and a laxative, plasma or plasma substitutes, haemodialysis or haemoperfusion, atropine intravenously, glucagon intravenously, beta-adrenoceptor stimulant (dobutamine).

How should Eden Atenolol Tabl. #28 be stored?

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry place, protect from light, keep out of reach and sight of children.

Who manufactures and distributes Eden Atenolol Tabl. #28?

Manufactured by Impulse in India, imported and distributed by Eden U-K Pharm Ltd in Nigeria.