Atenolol

Atenolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Atenolol is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). Atenolol is also used to lower the risk of death after a heart attack.

Introduction #

Generic name: Atenolol

Brand name: Tenormin

Dosage form: oral tablet (100 mg; 25 mg; 50 mg)

Drug class: Cardioselective beta blockers

Uses #

• Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

• Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

• Treatment of Arrhythmia

• Prevention of Heart attack

• Prevention of Migraine

Benefits #

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Aten 50 Tablet works by blocking the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. It slows down your heart rate and helps the heartbeat with less force. This lowers your blood pressure and helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.

In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Aten 50 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body and makes sure that your heart is getting a good supply of oxygen. This makes it less likely that you will suffer chest pain caused by angina. This medicine can help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.

In Treatment of Arrhythmia

Aten 50 Tablet is used to stabilize heart rhythms (particularly atrial fibrillation). It helps in normalizing an abnormal heart rhythm, preventing it occurring in the first place or slowing down the heart rate during an episode.

In Prevention of Heart attack

Aten 50 Tablet helps lower your blood pressure and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This reduces the chances of you having a heart attack. It can also reduce the risk of dying if it is given immediately after a heart attack. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor

In Prevention of Migraine

Aten 50 Tablet helps change electrical activity in the brain, reduce the flow of blood in your brain or increase activity in a region of the brain associated with migraines. By preventing and reducing the frequency of migraine attacks, the medicine can help you carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life.

Side effects #

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• New or worsening chest pain

• Slow or uneven heartbeats

• A light-headed feeling, like you might pass out

• Shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling, rapid weight gain

• A cold feeling in your hands and feet.

Common atenolol side effects may include include:

• Cold hands or feet

• Dizziness

• Tiredness

• Depressed mood.

Warnings #

• You should not use this atenolol if you have a serious heart condition such as “AV block,” very slow heartbeats, or heart failure.

• Do not stop taking atenolol without first talking to your doctor. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse.

• If you are having any type of surgery, be sure the surgeon knows ahead of time that you are using this medicine.

• Atenolol can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol, which could increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking this medicine.

• Atenolol is only part of a complete program of treatment for hypertension that may also include diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely if you are being treated for hypertension.

• If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medication even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.