Tenormin
Developed to target heart workload and indicated to relieve hypertension symptoms.
Strengths: 25 · 50 · 100mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Therapeutic class
Beta Blocker
- Pharmacological class
Beta-1 Selective Adrenoceptor Antagonist
- Contraindications
severe bradycardia; cardiogenic shock
- Precautions and warnings
abrupt withdrawal may exacerbate angina; use with care in asthma
- Minor side effects
cold extremities; fatigue; nausea
- Moderate side effects
bradycardia; sleep disturbances
- Serious side effects
heart block — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
verapamil
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Consult your doctor regarding use.
Patient summary
Developed to target heart workload and indicated to relieve hypertension symptoms.
Mechanism of action
Selective beta-1 receptor antagonist. It blocks adrenaline effects specifically on the heart, reducing heart rate and contractility, which helps lower blood pressure and oxygen demand.
Tenormin
Developed to target heart workload and indicated to relieve hypertension symptoms.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Atenolol
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension, Angina Pectoris, Arrhythmia
Usually available as
- 350 tablets - 25 mg56-25-mg-4280
- 350 tablets - 50 mg56-50-mg-4287
- 350 tablets - 100 mg56-100-mg-4293