Cardiolite plus Tablets 50mg 30s

What it is used for: Hypertension.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

How it works: It contains two different medicines: atenolol and chlortalidone. These medicines work together to lower your blood pressure. • Atenolol belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It works by making your heart beat more slowly and with less force. • Chlortalidone belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics. It works by increasing the amount of urine produced by your kidneys.

Active ingredient: Atenolol , Chlorthalidone.

Reported side effects: Cold hands and feet. • You may notice that your pulse rate becomes slower while you are taking the tablets. This is normal, but if you are concerned please tell your doctor about it. • Diarrhoea. • Feeling sick (nausea). • Feeling tired. • Changes in the amount of certain substances in your blood. It can cause: - higher levels of sugar (glucose) than normal, - low levels of sodium, which may cause weakness, being sick (vomiting) and cramps, - low levels of potassium, - an increase in the amount of uric acid.

Known drug interactions: Clonidine , Verapamil, diltiazem and nifedipine , Disopyramide or amiodarone , Digoxin , Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine , Baclofen , Ibuprofen or indometacin , Insulin , Lithium , Betaxolol, carteolol, levobunolol and timolol .

Hypertension : Adults : 50 or 100mg once daily. Angina : Adults : Usually 100mg once daily or 50mg twice daily. Children : Not recommended. OR As directed by your physician.

Active ingredient: Atenolol , Chlorthalidone. Labelled strength: 50mg+12.5mg.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Cardiolite Pharma (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: India.