Atenolol may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
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Atenolol is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult...
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Atenolol is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Atenolol may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Atenolol should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Atenolol may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended and can help in better dose adjustment.
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There is limited information available on the use of Atenolol in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Atenolol 100mg Tablet
Introduction
Atenolol belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (heart-related chest pain), irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia). It also helps to prevent future heart attacks and stroke a...
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Uses of Atenolol
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Arrhythmia
Heart attack
Side effects of Atenolol
Common
Cold extremities
Fatigue
Slow heart rate
Nausea
Diarrhea
How to use Atenolol
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Atenolol may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Atenolol works
Atenolol is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
Quick Tips
It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
Do not stop taking Atenolol suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and s...
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Brief Description
Indication
Adult
Hypertension
25-50 mg/day PO initially; may be increased to 100 mg/day PO
Angina Pectoris
50 mg/day PO; after 1 week, may be increased to ...
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Administration
Concomitant admin w/ reserpine may increase hypotension and bradycardia. Additive w/ Ca channel blockers, hydralazine, methyldopa. Increased risk of b...
Atenolol is a competitive cardioselective beta1-blocker and does not have effect on ?beta2-receptors except in high doses. It reduces resting and exer...
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