This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina) and high blood pressure. It is also used after an acute heart attack to improve survival. High blood pressure reduction helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.
This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body such as epinephrine on the heart and blood vessels. This results in a lowering of the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.
Atenolol is a generic name for the popular brands such as
Tenormin and Loten. Atenolol belongs to the category of drugs known
as beta blockers and they are drugs that affect the heart and the
circulatory system.
Atenolol Indications
Atenolol is prescribed for the lowering of blood pressure and to
lower heart rate, to reduce chest pains or angina and to prevent
heart attacks.
Atenolol may also be used for other purposes aside from the ones
mentioned above.
Atenolol Warnings
Before deciding to take Atenolol, inform your doctor if you have
the following medical conditions:
Asthma
Heart problems such as low heart rate, heart block, low blood
pressure, sick sinus syndrome, on a pacemaker, has heart failure
and other heart related problems
Diabetes
depression
Thyroid problems
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Or any disease concerning the circulatory system
Atenolol should also not be taken by pregnant women. This drug
belongs to the class of drugs who belong to pregnancy category D.
Atenolol may cause harmful effects to the baby. Among its effects
are low birth weight, injuries and others. Atenolol also passes into
the breast milk of nursing mothers. Do not breast feed while on
Atenolol therapy unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Always inform your doctor or dentist that you are taking Atenolol
before any surgery.
Atenolol Intake Guidelines
Atenolol should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Never deviate from your doctor’s instructions regarding our intake.
Each dose of Atenolol must be taken with a full glass of
water.
Atenolol is not a stomach irritant therefore it can be taken with
or without food.
The Atenolol tablet must be swallowed whole and should not be
crushed, chewed or broken.
Never abruptly cease Atenolol intake. The stopping of this
medication must be under a doctor’s supervision.
Atenolol Dosage
The effective dosage for Atenolol can only be determined by your
doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions regarding dosage.
Atenolol Overdose
Atenolol overdose is manifested by the following symptoms:
Slow heartbeat
Shortness of breath
Fainting
Dizziness
Weakness
Confusion
Nausea and vomiting
If any of these symptoms is present and overdose is suspected,
immediately seek emergency medical attention.
Atenolol Missed Dose
If you happen to miss a dose of Atenolol, you can still make up
for it provided that it is not yet near the time for the next
scheduled dose. But if it is almost time for the next dose, it is
best that you forego the dose you missed and proceed with the next
one.
Atenolol Side Effects
These are among the most common side effects associated with
Atenolol intake
Allergic reactions characterized by difficulty in breathing,
hives, closing of throat and swelling of lips, mouse, face and
tongue.
Wheezing and/or shortness of breath
Slow and/or irregular heartbeat
Swelling of legs and foot
Leg pains
Cramping of leg muscles
Sudden weight gain due to fluid retention
Angina and heart pains
Cold blue feet and hands
Skin rashes
Fatigue
Headache
Dizziness
>depression
Nightmares
Impotence
Other side effects may also occur and if they any of these side
effects become intolerable and bothersome for you, immediately
consult your doctor for the proper course of action.
Atenolol Drug Reactions
The following drugs may not be fully endorsed for use together
with Atenolol:
respiratory medication such as albuterol
(Ventolin,
Proventil, Volmax, others), bitolterol (Tornalate), metaproterenol
(Alupent, Metaprel), pirbuterol (Maxair), terbutaline (Brethaire,
Brethine, Bricanyl),
or theophylline
(Theo-Dur, Theochron,
Theolair, others)
NSAIDs
diabetes medication such as insulin, glyburide (Micronase,
Glynase, Diabeta),
glipizide
(Glucotrol),
chlorpropamide (Diabinese), or metformin
(Glucophage)
Tagamet,
Tagamet HB
Cimetidine
Other drugs may also affect Atenolol. It is best that you inform
your doctor of the drugs you are taking or have taken.
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