Hexa-Blok 50 mg, 100mg Film-coated tablets

Hexa-Blok 50 mg, 100mg Film-coated tablets

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PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 27 May 2022

API: Atenolol | Company: Sandoz Sa 1

Clinical Summary

Quick overview from the medicine insert

Indication

Management of angina pectoris and hypertension.

Dosage (summary)

50 to 100 mg daily for angina; 50 mg daily for hypertension, may increase to 100 mg.

Special Populations

  • Elderly
  • Renal impairment

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Use with caution; may cause fetal harm and accumulate in breast milk.

Key Drug Interactions

  • Calcium channel blockers
  • Clonidine
  • Insulin

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity
  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Sick sinus syndrome
  • Heart block
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Metabolic acidosis
  • Uncontrolled heart failure
  • Bradycardia
  • Hypotension

Common side effects

  • Bradycardia
  • Cold extremities
  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Fatigue

Counselling Points

  • Do not stop abruptly
  • Monitor for bradycardia
  • Limit physical activity during withdrawal

Serious warnings

  • Risk of rebound hypertension with clonidine withdrawal
  • May mask hypoglycemia symptoms
  • Caution in asthma patients
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