SALT INFORMATION
Atenolol 50 MG + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 MG
ATENOLOL 50 MG
Use
Used primarily in cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, angina, acute myocardial infarction, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, and the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
Common Side Effect
Includes bradycardia (slow heartbeat), severe hypotension with shock, acute heart failure, hypoglycemia and bronchospastic reactions.
Precaution
Atenolol should not be withdrawn suddenly from patients with coronary heart diseases (danger of increased ischemiae). Atenolol and clonidin should not be withdrawn simultaneously.
Class of Drug - Selective ß1 Receptor Antagonist (Beta Blockers)
Route of Administration - Oral
Bioavailability - 40–50%
Biological Half Life - 6–7 Hours
Excretion - Renal
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG
Use
It is a diuretic medication, used for the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, symptomatic edema, diabetes insipidus, renal tubular acidosis, for the prevention of kidney stones in those who have high levels of calcium in urine and are also used in the treatment of osteoporosis.
Common Side Effect
Include headache, nausea, vomiting, photosensitivity, gout or weight gain.
Precaution
Avoid using hydrochlorothiazide, if you have liver disease, kidney disease, glaucoma, asthma, or if you are allergic to sulfa drugs or penicillin. Avoid drinking alcohol, which can increase some of the side effects of this medicine.
Class of Drug - Dihydropyridine Class of Calcium Channel Blocker (Novel Calcium Antagonist)
Route of Administration - Oral
Bioavailability - Variable (~70% on average)
Biological Half Life - 5.6–14.8 Hours
cretion - Primarily kidney (>95% as Unchanged Drug)