Medicine Description blokium 50 mg
Blokium tablets are a medication that belongs to the class of selective beta-blockers. They are primarily used to treat high blood pressure and angina. The active ingredient, atenolol, works by reducing the effort exerted by the heart and lowering its rate of contraction.
What are the ingredients of Blokium?
Blokium consists of the following components:
- Atenolol: A selective beta-1 blocker that helps reduce heart rate and lower blood pressure.
- In the Blokium Diu formulation, Chlorthalidone is added: a thiazide diuretic that helps reduce fluid retention and further lower blood pressure.
What are the uses of Blokium?
It is used to treat the following conditions:
- High blood pressure
- Angina (chest pain)
- Prevention of heart attacks
- Cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats)
It also helps reduce the workload on the heart in cases of chronic heart failure.
What are the dosages of Blokium?
The dosage is determined based on the condition and includes:
- Adults: 50 mg once daily, which may be increased to 100 mg depending on response
- Angina: Starts at 50 mg daily, up to a maximum of 200 mg
- Post-heart attack: 50 mg twice daily or 100 mg once daily
- Elderly: Starting dose is 25 mg daily
- Children: Safety of use has not been established
What are the side effects of Blokium?
It may cause some symptoms, including:
- Slow heart rate
- Low blood pressure
- Fatigue or dizziness
- Cold extremities
- Sleep disturbances
- Breathing problems in asthma patients
- Digestive system disorders