Atenolol Tablets
Utilized to manage angina pectoris to mitigate cardiac load.
Strengths: 25 · 50 · 100mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Tenormin
- Therapeutic class
Beta Blocker
- Pharmacological class
Beta-1 Receptor Antagonist
- Known off-label uses
anxiety
- Minor side effects
cold extremities; fatigue; bradycardia
- Moderate side effects
sleep disturbances; dizziness; nausea
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Utilized to manage angina pectoris to mitigate cardiac load.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature in a dry, dark place.
- Drug interactions
verapamil; diltiazem; insulin
- Age restrictions
Limited use in children.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to atenolol; bradycardia; severe asthma; second or third-degree heart block
Precautions and warnings
do not stop medication abruptly; caution in patients with diabetes; use with care in peripheral vascular disease
Serious side effects
bronchospasm — requires immediate medical attention; heart block — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Atenolol is a cardioselective beta-1 receptor antagonist. It blocks sympathetic stimulation of the heart, reducing heart rate, cardiac output, and blood pressure, which decreases the oxygen workload on the heart.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if strictly necessary. Breastfeeding: Monitor the infant if breastfeeding.
Atenolol Tablets
Utilized to manage angina pectoris to mitigate cardiac load.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Atenolol
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension, Angina Pectoris
Usually available as
- 350 tablets - 25 mg1229-25-mg-14646
- 350 tablets - 50 mg1229-50-mg-14653
- 350 tablets - 100 mg1229-100-mg-14659