VISKEN
Manufacturer Details
NOVARTIS
Compositions:
Pindolol 10mg/15mg tablets,
Strength
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Rate
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Packing Style
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10mg
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17.42
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10s tablets
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15mg
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25.20
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10s tablets
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List of Related Indications:
List Of Drugs:
- Pindolol @ - Beta- Adrenergic blocker
Indication Type Description:
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics
Drug Interaction:
Beta-adrenergic blockers include- Atenolol, Acebutol, Betaxolol, Bisoprolol,Cartelol,Esmolol, Labetatol,Metoprolol, Nadolol,Penbutolol, Pinodol, Propranolol, Solatol, Timolol,
Refer - Atenolol
Marked increase in BP with adrenaline. Reduced cardiac output with anaesthetics. Exacerbation of rebound hypertension produced by clonidine. Bradycardia,hypotension and heart failure with verapramil.
Rapid absorption when given with food.
Cimetidine increases plasma concentrations.
Antihypertensive effects blocked by indomethicin. Increase in duration and severity of hypoglycaemic reactions in diabetic patients.
Indication:
Hypertension
Beta-adrenergic blockers include- Atenolol, Acebutol, Betaxolol, Bisoprolol,Cartelol,Esmolol, Labetatol,Metoprolol, Nadolol,Penbutolol, Pinodol, Propranolol, Solatol, Timolol, Refer - Atenolol
Adverse Reaction:
Bronchospasm,cardiac failure,hypoglycaemia in patients with pre-existing organic disease. Headache,dizziness,insomnia,joint and muscle pain,fatigue,oedema,nervousness,muscle cramps.
Contra-Indications:
Bronchospasm,low cardiac output,untreated cardiac failure, bradycardia and heart block, hypoglycaemia,severe haemorrhage,lactation thyrotoxicosis.
Special precautions:
Pregnancy,neonates,children and elderly.
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indications:
Hypertension
Dosage:
Individualise dose. 5mg twice daily,alone or with other antihypetensive agents. Adjust dose in increments of 10mg/day at 3 to 4 weeks intervals,to a maximum of 60mg/day.
Patient Information:
Refer - Atenolol
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics:
Refer- Atenolol - Beta adrenergic blocker
Interaction with Food:
Rate of absorption and plasma levels are increased
Pregnancy and lactation:
Refer - Atenolol - Beta adrenergic blocker