Specification | |
US Brand Name | Tenormin |
Strength | 50mg |
Generic Name | Atenolol |
Manufacturer | Intas Pharma |
Pharmaceutical Form | Tablet/s |
What
is Aten - 50mg
Most often called as
Atenolol, which is a beta blocker drug that affects the heart and blood
circulation through arteries and veins. This drug is prescribed for the
treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), angina attacks, heart rhythm
disorders and other cardiac and circulatory complications. It is also used for
heart attack to increase the chances of survival in the patients. Atenolol may
also be used for other purposes which are not listed here. This drug is sold
under various trade names including Tenormin, Aten (manufactured by Intas
Pharma) and O Beta (manufactured by Intas Pharma).
Important
information about Atenolol
You should avoid Atenolol
(Tenormin, O Beta), if you have known allergy to it, or if you have any of
these conditions: asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, severe liver disease, or a
serious heart conditions such as a heart block, sick sinus syndrome, or AV
block (unless you have a pacemaker). If you scheduled any operations or
surgery, inform your surgeon well in advance that you are using Atenolol. You
may be advised to stop this medicine for a short time period. Also do not stop
taking this medicine suddenly, make sure to take the advice from your doctor
first.
This drug belongs to FDA pregnancy category D drug. Avoid this
medicine if you are a pregnant woman. In case you become pregnant during the
drug ingestion, contact your doctor immediately. It can cause harmful effects
and might even results in death of an unborn baby, if a pregnant woman take it
in second or third trimester of pregnancy. Do not take this medicine without
the permission of your doctor if you are breast feeding.
Before
taking Atenolol
You should take care of all the precautions mentioned
above before taking this medicine. Discuss all the conditions with your doctor
and clear all the doubts about this medicine.
In order to make sure whether this medicine is safe for you, it
is extremely important to make your doctor aware if you have following
conditions: diabetes (taking Atenolol can make it difficult for you to judge
when you have low blood sugar), angina pain, low blood pressure, kidney or
liver disease, depression, a thyroid disorder, myasthenia gravis,
pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland), circulation problems (such as
Raynaud’s syndrome), or a history of allergies.
Dosage
information
Take the dosage strictly
as per your doctor’s recommendation. Do not alter the dosage unless your doctor
advices you to do so. Also, do not consider this medicine in use after the
prescription period is over. All medications comes with a patient leaflet, you
should refer the medicine label to get more information about the drug.
Atenolol works best when taken with food. Always store this medicine in a cool
and dry place.
Atenolol is a part of full line treatment medicine for blood
pressure which involves diet restrictions, exercises, and other medicines.
Follow a proper regimen to control your blood pressure level.
What
if you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of
Atenolol, take the dose as soon as you remember. Be aware to skip the dose if
the next dose time is almost up. Taking multiple dose can lead to excess
medicine in your body which might cause critical conditions.
What
if you overdose
In case of overdose, get emergency medical help or call
your doctor immediately. Overdose of this medicine may cause severe tiredness,
difficulty in breathing, bluish colored fingernails, dizziness, weakness,
seizure, or fainting.
Things
to avoid
Atenolol drug may impact on your thinking capability and
reflexes. You should take care while driving a vehicle or avoid the activities
which require high mental awareness. Avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol
while being treated with Atenolol. Also, avoid getting up quickly from a
sitting or lying position because it makes you dizzy. Ask your doctor or
physician about any restrictions while taking this medication.
Side
Effects
Some of the common side
effects caused by this medicine are dizziness, drowsiness, light headedness,
diarrhea, or fatigue. If these effects persist or deteriorate, seek medical
attention or contact your doctor immediately. Even, if you get any serious side
effects including allergic reactions like rash, itching, swelling of face,
tongue, or throat, or breathing trouble, unusual fatigue, sudden or unexplained
weight gain, severe dizziness, severe stomach or abdominal pain, dark urine,
yellowing of eyes and skin, persistent nausea or vomiting, call your doctor
right away and get the medical attention immediately. It may reduce the blood
supply to hands and feet and allows them to go cold. This effect may devastate
from smoking.
Interaction
with other drugs
Many other drugs can
interact with Atenolol. Inform your doctor in advance if you are having any of
the following medicines and relevant products: allergy drugs, cimetidine,
clonidine, digitalis, dobutamine, haloperidol, isoproterenol, blood thinner
such as warfarin, doxazosin, prazosin, terazosin, amiadarone, propafenone,
quinidine, fluconazole, insulin or oral diabetes medicines, antidepressants,
other heart or blood pressure medicine, HIV medicines, MAO inhibitors, anti
emetics, or narcotic pain killers. Never start taking a new medicine
without your doctor’s advice.
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