What is Atenolol?
Atenolol, available as Tenormin, is a prescription tablet used to treat high blood pressure alone or with other medications. It helps prevent these areas like:
- Chest pain
- Strokes
- Heart attacks
- Kidney problems by lowering blood pressure.
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- Atenolol tablets can be used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure.
- Atenolol is also used to treat and improve survival after a heart attack. It belongs to the class of drugs called beta-blockers.
- This works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing the heart rate, improving blood flow and decreasing blood pressure.
Atenolol medications are used for:
- Decreasing hypertension
- Reducing angina
- Reduce the amount of work that the heart muscle has to do to push blood through your body after a heart attack.
Atenolol Side Effects
Some of the common side effects of Atenolol are:
Some of the serious side effects of Atenolol are:
- Red rash
- Fever
- Swelling of hands
- Trouble breathing
- Anxiety
- Tiredness
- Trouble in focusing
- Swelling of feet, ankles and arms
If you experience any serious symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. If you have any adverse reactions to Atenolol, try to avoid it.
Most people experience greater benefits than side effects from Atenolol, as prescribed by a doctor. However, if you encounter any serious side effects, seek medical assistance promptly.
Precautions while taking Atenolol
- Inform your doctor or pharmacist of any allergies before taking Atenolol.
- This medication may contain chemicals or other substances that could cause issues; consult your pharmacist for more information.
- Before using Atenolol, talk to your doctor if you have any medical history, such as:
- Heart rhythm disorders
- Breathing problems
- Blood circulation problems
- Kidney disease
- Serious allergic reactions
- Muscle disease
- This medicine may even cause dizziness. Cannabis and alcohol may potentially cause vertigo.
- Until you are sure that you can do it safely, avoid operating machinery, driving, and doing anything else that requires alertness.
- Limit alcoholic beverages, please. Talk to your doctor.
How to take Atenolol?
- Atenolol, available as a tablet, is typically taken once or twice daily. Maintain a consistent timing to prevent confusion.
- Follow the prescription label instructions precisely. It helps control high blood pressure and angina but doesn't cure them.
- It may take 1-2 weeks to feel the full benefits. Continue taking it even if you feel well, and consult your doctor before discontinuing its use.
Dosage of Atenolol
Drug form and strengths
Generic:
- Form: oral tablet
- Strengths: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg
Brand:
- Form: oral tablet
- Strengths: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg
Dosage for high blood pressure:
- Adult dosage (ages 18 - 64 years): Atenolol (50 mg once a day)
Dosage for angina (chest pain):
- Adult dosage (ages 18 - 64 years): Atenolol (50 mg once a day)
Overdose
Accidental overdose of Atenolol can have harmful effects on bodily functions and may require medical intervention. It can lead to a medical emergency.
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Book an AppointmentMissed dose
Missing one or two doses of Atenolol typically does not affect the body and doesn't cause any problems. However, timely dosage is essential for some medications to work effectively.
If a dose is missed, sudden chemical changes may occur in the body. In some cases, your doctor may advise taking the missed dose as soon as possible.
Allergy Warnings
- Red rash
- Fever
- Swelling of hands
- Trouble breathing
Warnings for Some Serious Health Conditions:
For people with Asthma/ Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD):
- People with asthma or COPD should generally avoid atenolol. If prescribed, it's usually in small doses with careful monitoring, as higher doses can worsen asthma or COPD symptoms by narrowing the airways. This occurs because atenolol blocks beta receptors in the heart cells, which, in higher doses, can affect the beta receptors in the airways.
For people with Diabetes:
- The indicators of dangerously low blood sugar levels, including tremors and an elevated heart rate, can be difficult to detect since atenolol can conceal them.
For people with Poor Circulation:
- Poor circulation in your feet and hands may worsen with atenolol, as it reduces blood pressure, potentially limiting blood flow to these areas.
