The New Nation - Internet Edition

Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd. arranged a specialised panel meeting with the prominent specialised physicians of Bangladesh on 'The rational use of 1st Line Antihypertensive Agents' at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel on Aug 22.

Welcome notes were given in the ceremony by Dr. Pinaki Bhatacharya, Chief Operating Officer of Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Prof. Mohammed Tahir, Vice-Chancellor, BSMMU was present as the special guest and Prof. Md. Ridwanur Rahman delivered the main speech as the key speaker in the ceremony. Prof. Dr. A. K. M. Rafique Uddin, head of the Dept of Medicine, DMCH was present as chairperson. Prof. Dr. Munir Uddin Ahmed was the chief guest of the meeting. The speakers and participants discussed about the use of 151 line antihypertensive agents. They emphasised on after considering age, race, sex and cardiovascular complications 1st line antihypertensive agents should be Thiazide-type diuretics.

Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd. launched Thalidon™, preparation of Chlorthalidon as first time in Bangladesh which is a Thiazide-type diuretics. At the end Dr. Mostafizur Rahman, Managing Director of Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd. gave thanks to all the guests.