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{{BASEPAGENAME}} is a anti-anginal, antiarrhythmic, beta-adrenergic blocker drug that is FDA approved for the treatment of [[acute myocardial infarction]], [[angina]], and [[hypertension]]. There is a Black Box Warning for this drug as shown <span style="background:#000000;">'''[[{{BASEPAGENAME}}/black box warning|{{fontcolor|#FF0000|here}}]]'''</span>. Common adverse reactions include [[bradyarrhythmia]], [[heart block]], [[heart failure]], [[hypotension]], [[pruritus]], [[rash]], [[constipation]], [[diarrhea]], [[indigestion]], [[nausea]], [[dizziness]], [[fatigue]], [[headache]], [[depression]], [[dyspnea]], and [[wheezing]]. | |||
==Category== | ==Category== | ||
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Bile Acid Sequestrant | Bile Acid Sequestrant | ||
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:* Initial dose (not receiving a diuretic): [[Lotensin]] 10 mg PO qd | |||
:* Initial dose (concurrent diuretic use): the diuretic should be discontinued 2 to 3 days prior to beginning therapy with [[Lotensin]], if blood pressure is not controlled with [[Lotensin]] alone, [[diuretic]] therapy should be resumed. If the [[diuretic]] cannot be discontinued, an initial dose of 5 mg [[Lotensin]] should be used. | |||
:* Maintenance dose: [[Lotensin]] 20—40 mg PO qd or [[Lotensin]] 10—20 mg PO bid (MAX 80 mg/day) | |||
===Adult Indications and Dosage of Tablet, film coated=== | |||
:* Initial dose (not receiving a diuretic): [[Lotensin]] 10 mg PO qd | |||
:* Initial dose (concurrent diuretic use): the diuretic should be discontinued 2 to 3 days prior to beginning therapy with [[Lotensin]], if blood pressure is not controlled with [[Lotensin]] alone, [[diuretic]] therapy should be resumed. If the [[diuretic]] cannot be discontinued, an initial dose of 5 mg [[Lotensin]] should be used. | |||
:* Maintenance dose: [[Lotensin]] 20—40 mg PO qd or [[Lotensin]] 10—20 mg PO bid (MAX 80 mg/day) | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Catogary:Bile Acid Sequestrant]] | |||
[[Catogary:Cardiovasular Drugs]] | |||
[[Catogary:Drugs]] | |||
Latest revision as of 15:50, 25 March 2014
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]
Synonyms / Brand Names: Welchol tablet
Overview
Sandbox colesevelam is a anti-anginal, antiarrhythmic, beta-adrenergic blocker drug that is FDA approved for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction, angina, and hypertension. There is a Black Box Warning for this drug as shown here. Common adverse reactions include bradyarrhythmia, heart block, heart failure, hypotension, pruritus, rash, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, headache, depression, dyspnea, and wheezing.
Category
Bile Acid Sequestrant
Adult Indications and Dosage of Tablet
- Initial dose (not receiving a diuretic): Lotensin 10 mg PO qd
- Initial dose (concurrent diuretic use): the diuretic should be discontinued 2 to 3 days prior to beginning therapy with Lotensin, if blood pressure is not controlled with Lotensin alone, diuretic therapy should be resumed. If the diuretic cannot be discontinued, an initial dose of 5 mg Lotensin should be used.
Adult Indications and Dosage of Tablet, film coated
- Initial dose (not receiving a diuretic): Lotensin 10 mg PO qd
- Initial dose (concurrent diuretic use): the diuretic should be discontinued 2 to 3 days prior to beginning therapy with Lotensin, if blood pressure is not controlled with Lotensin alone, diuretic therapy should be resumed. If the diuretic cannot be discontinued, an initial dose of 5 mg Lotensin should be used.
References
Catogary:Bile Acid Sequestrant Catogary:Cardiovasular Drugs Catogary:Drugs