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BRAND NAMES:
Tenormin
Generic Names:
Atenolol
Uses:
Treats high blood pressure and chest pain. Also reduces the risk of death after a heart attack. This medicine is a beta-blocker.
Therapeutic Classes:
Cardiovascular Agent, Antimigraine, Antianginal, Antiarrhythmic, Group II, Antihypertensive
Forms:
Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Atenolol used for?
Atenolol is a medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart disease, and rapid heartbeats. Atenolol belongs to a class of medications called beta blockers. Atenolol is a generic medication also available under the brand name Tenormin sold by AstraZeneca. Atenolol is one of the most common medications used to treat high blood pressure and heart disease.
What form(s) does Atenolol come in
Tablet
What are common Atenolol doses?
Tablet 25MG
Tablet 50MG
Tablet 100MG
Bottle 30 Tablets
Bottle 5GM of
Bottle 25GM of
Common Atenolol prescriptions
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How to take Atenolol
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach.
Atenolol contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to any other beta-blocker medicine or if you have certain heart problems. Ask your doctor about these heart problems.
Atenolol warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, kidney disease, pheochromocytoma, diabetes, or an overactive thyroid. Tell your doctor if you have a history of severe allergic reactions or if you are scheduled to have surgery. Tell your doctor if you have heart failure or had a heart attack.
It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
This medicine may raise or lower your blood sugar level, and it may cover up symptoms of very low blood sugar. If you have diabetes, report any blood sugar level changes to your doctor.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Trouble breathing, cold sweat, bluish-colored skin
Atenolol interactions
This medicine may raise or lower your blood sugar level, and it may cover up symptoms of very low blood sugar. If you have diabetes, report any blood sugar level changes to your doctor.
Some medicines can affect how atenolol works. Tell your doctor if you are using amiodarone, clonidine, disopyramide, indomethacin, reserpine, verapamil, or diltiazem.
It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Atenolol side effects
Serious Side Effects
Chest pain that may spread to your arms, jaw, back, or neck, trouble breathing, nausea, unusual sweating
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat
Fainting or severe dizziness
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Shaking, trembling, sweating, hunger, confusion
Trouble breathing, cold sweat, bluish-colored skin
Less Serious Side Effects
Cold hands and feet
Unusual tiredness or weakness