Χώρα: Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο
Γλώσσα: Αγγλικά
Πηγή: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)
Pindolol
Advanz Pharma
C07AA03
Pindolol
5mg
Oral tablet
Oral
No Controlled Drug Status
Valid as a prescribable product
BNF: 02040000; GTIN: 5060064170458
VISKEN TABLETS 5 MG Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 02-Jan-2014 | Concordia International - formerly AMCo 1. Name of the medicinal product Visken 5 mg Tablets Pindolol 5mg Tablets 2. Qualitative and quantitative composition Each tablet contains 5 mg Pindolol. 3. Pharmaceutical form Tablet. 4. Clinical particulars 4.1 Therapeutic indications _Essential hypertension: _For reduction in blood pressure in essential hypertension. Onset of action of this medicine is usually rapid, most patients showing a response within the first one to two weeks of treatment. However, maximum response may take several weeks to develop. _Prophylactic treatment of angina pectoris: _Prophylactic treatment with this medicine reduces the frequency and severity of anginal attacks and increases work capacity. 4.2 Posology and method of administration Adults _Hypertension: _Initially one 5 mg tablet two or three times a day. According to the response of the patient the dose may be increased at weekly intervals to a maximum of 45 mg given in divided doses twice or three times daily. _Once daily dosage schedule: _Further work shows that many patients respond to a once daily dosage regime. Initially 15 mg (3 tablets) should be taken once a day with breakfast and adjusted according to individual response up to a maximum of 45 mg (9 tablets). Most patients respond to a once daily dose of between 15-30 mg (3-6 tablets). _Angina pectoris: _Usually 2.5 mg to 5 mg orally three times a day according to response. Use in children Experience with this medicine in children is limited. Its use is therefore not recommended. Use in the elderly No evidence exists that elderly patients require different dosages or show different side-effects from younger patients. Route of administration Oral. 4.3 Contraindications Untreated cardiac failure, cardiogenic shock, sick sinus syndrome, second and third degree heart block, Prinzmetals angina, history of bronchospasm and bronchial asthma (a warning stating "do not take this medicine if you have a history of Διαβάστε το πλήρες έγγραφο