Atenolol

Generic name: atenolol
Brand name: Tenormin

Dosage form: Tablet
Root of administraton: Oral
Dose: 25, 50, 100 mg
Drug class: Cardioselective beta blockers

Mechanism of action: Atenolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins)
Drug usage cases: Atenolol is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure).
Drug contra indications:

You should not use atenolol if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• a serious heart condition such as “AV block” (second or third degree)
• slow heartbeats
• heart failure
• if your heart cannot pump blood properly

Side effects:

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• new or worsening chest pain
• slow or uneven heartbeats
• a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out
• shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling, rapid weight gain
• a cold feeling in your hands and feet

Warnings:

You should not use this atenolol if you have a serious heart condition such as “AV block,” very slow heartbeats, or heart failure.

Do not stop taking atenolol without first talking to your doctor. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse.

If you are having any type of surgery, be sure the surgeon knows ahead of time that you are using this medicine.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding:

Atenolol may harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you become pregnant while using this medicine.

Atenolol can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding a baby.