Aten D Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Atenolol 50 mg+Indapamide 2.5 mg
Manufacturer
Zydus Healthcare Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
ATEN D TABLET is a combination of Atenolol and Indapamide which belongs to the group of medicines called Beta blockers and Thiazide diuretics. It is used to manage high blood pressure in adult patients and reduces the risk of heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. It is a common condition in which the force of the blood is consistently high against the walls of the arteries, which can increase the risk of heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. Before taking ATEN D TABLET, inform your doctor if you have diabetes, kidney or liver problems, heart problems, thyroid problems, asthma, or gout. Take ATEN D TABLET with or without food, and include potassium-rich foods in your diet (bananas, dried fruits) to balance the loss of potassium levels due to this medicine. Before taking ATEN D TABLET, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are elderly and over 65 years of age, consult your doctor before taking this medicine. The most common
Uses
OF ATEN D TABLET Manage high blood pressure
How It Works
ATEN D TABLET helps to reduce high blood pressure, where atenolol works by reducing the force of contraction of the heart muscles by blocking the effects of certain hormones called adrenaline and making the heart beat more easily, thus lowering the blood pressure, and indapamide exerts its diuretic effect by decreasing the extra fluid volume and also works by managing reabsorption of sodium in the kidneys, which in turn relaxes the blood vessels and makes the blood flow more easily in the passage of the blood vessels and thus lowers the blood pressure.
Directions for Use
Always take this medicine as directed by your doctor. Take this medicine with or without food, swallow the medicine as a whole and do not crush or chew the medicine. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own, without informing your doctor.
Side Effects
this medicine are nausea, tiredness, drowsiness, and a low pulse rate. USES OF ATEN D TABLET Manage high blood pressure HOW ATEN D TABLET WORKSATEN D TABLET helps to reduce high blood pressure, where atenolol works by reducing the force of contraction of the heart muscles by blocking the effects of certain hormones called adrenaline and making the heart beat more easily, thus lowering the blood pressure, and indapamide exerts its diuretic effect by decreasing the extra fluid volume and also works by managing reabsorption of sodium in the kidneys, which in turn relaxes the blood vessels and makes the blood flow more easily in the passage of the blood vessels and thus lowers the blood pressure. DIRECTIONS FOR USEAlways take this medicine as directed by your doctor. Take this medicine with or without food, swallow the medicine as a whole and do not crush or chew the medicine. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own, without informing your doctor. SIDE EFFECTS OF ATEN D TABLETCOMMON nausea diarrhea tiredness low pulse rate cold hands and feet drowsiness red raised skin rash UNCOMMON sleep disturbances muscle weakness vomiting purple spots on the skin (purpura) RARE mood changes dry mouth dry eyes headache confusion hair thinning jaundice tingling sensation in hands spasm and numbness in fingers followed by warmth and pain visual disturbances impotence (inability to achieve erection) constipation myopia (unable to see long objects clearly) dizziness Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: severe skin reactions such as stevens-johnson syndrome (skin rash, itching, blistering reddening of skin all over the body, peeling and swelling of the skin, swelling of the mucous membrane) angioedema or urticaria (such as rash, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, throat, or airways which can lead to difficulty in breathing or swallowing) signs of an inflamed pancreas (severe pain in stomach and back, and not being well) signs of an inflamed liver (nausea, severe stomach pain, tiredness and yellowing of skin or white of the eyes) serious irregular heartbeat liver problems leading to brain disease (hepatic encephalopathy)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYATEN D TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor for advice before taking ATEN D TABLET. BREASTFEEDINGATEN D TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor for advice before taking the medicine. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESATEN D TABLET may cause side effects such as dizziness or tiredness due to low blood pressure, so use caution while driving or operating heavy machinery. ALCOHOLConsumption of alcohol is not recommended during management with ATEN D TABLET. KIDNEYATEN D TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems and it is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult with your doctor for advice before taking ATEN D TABLET. LIVERATEN D TABLET should be used with caution in liver disease patients and it is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver disease. Consult with your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. ALLERGYDo not take this medicine if you are allergic to ATEN D TABLET or other inactive preparations of this medicine. HEART DISEASEATEN D TABLET should not be used in patients with heart problems such as heart failure, chest pain, second or three-degree heart block, or irregular or slow heartbeat. Consult with your doctor for advice before taking ATEN D TABLET. OTHERSThis medicine is not recommended for you if you have: hepatic encephalopathy phaeochromocytoma metabolic acidosis (abnormal levels of acid in your blood) Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have: thyroid or parathyroid disease (leads to low or high levels of calcium), thyrotoxicosis (overactive thyroid) diabetes porphyria (blood disorder) low levels of potassium (hypokalaemia) or sodium (hyponatremia) in the blood gout (swelling and painful joints) asthma, wheezing or other breathing problems allergic problems with natural sunlight or UV rays (photosensitivity reactions) Use in pediatrics: ATEN D TABLET is not recommended for use in children. Consult with your doctor for advice before taking the medicine. Use in geriatrics: ATEN D TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients especially those suffering from kidney problems. Consult with your doctor for advice before taking ATEN D TABLET.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Inform your doctor, if you are taking, quinidine, amiodarone, and disopyramide (used to manage irregular heartbeat) digoxin (used to manage heart problems) ibuprofen, indomethacin (used to manage pain and swelling) adrenaline (used to stimulate the heart) insulin or metformin, glimepiride (used to manage diabetes) verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine (used for high blood pressure or chest pain) clonidine (used to manage migraine or high blood pressure) lithium (used to manage depression) baclofen (used as muscle relaxant) amphotericin B (used to manage fungal infections) ciclosporin or tacrolimus (used to manage organ rejection transplant) moxifloxacin, erythromycin (used to manage bacterial infections) haloperidol, amisulpride, sulpiride (used to manage depression or psychosis) pentamidine (used to manage pneumonia) allopurinol (used to manage gout) calcium supplements or calcium medicines Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of ATEN D TABLET, consult your doctor immediately. Overdosage may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, slow heart rate, drowsiness, bronchospasm (constriction of air passages in the lungs) and electrolyte disturbances. SYNOPSIS Drug : Atenolol, Indapamide Pharmacological Category : Beta-blockers, Thiazide diuretics Therapeutic Indication : Hypertension Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep out of reach from children Store at room temperature below 25°C
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