Hexa-Blok 50 mg, 100mg Film-coated tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 27 May 2022
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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