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ACTION AND USE :
Hyten
(Atenolol) is a cardio selective beta andrenoceptor blocking agent without
membrane stabilizing or intrinsic sympathomimetic activities. Following
oral doses of 50 & 100 mg, both beta blocking and antihypertensive
effects
persists for at least 24 hours, because of its higher lipid solubility.
INDICATIONS
:
a.. Essential hypertensions
b.. Anigina pectoris
c.. Cardiac arrhythmias
d.. Left ventricular hypertrophy
e.. Myocardial infarction
DOSAGE
:
Adults
: 50 mg - 100 mg daily.
CONTRA
-INDICATIONS :
Sinus bradycardia, heart block greater than first degree, cardiogenic
shock, overt cardiac failure, known
hypersensitivity reaction to atenolol.
SPECIAL
PRECAUTIONS :
Renal impairment, pregnancy, diabetes, untreated cardiac failure, sudden
withdrawal may excerbate angina
pectoris, myocardial contractility.
SIDE
EFFECTS :
Bradycardia,
cold extremities, leg pain, dizziness, tiredness, fatigue & lethargy,
skin rashes and/or dry eyes.
PRESENTATION
:
10 Strips of 10 tablets of Hyten 50 in a box.
10 Strips of 10 tablets of Hyten 100 in a box.
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