Atenolol Tablet: Quick Summary
Uses, benefits, side effects, dosage & important warnings
Drug Name
Atenolol Tablet
Generic Name
Atenolol
Drug Class
Beta-1 Selective Adrenergic Blocker (Beta-Blocker)
Uses
Treatment of high blood pressure, angina and certain heart rhythm conditions
Benefits
Helps lower blood pressure, slow the heart rate and reduce the workload on the heart
Side Effects
Dizziness, fatigue, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, cold hands or feet, nausea and sleep disturbances may occur
Common Strengths
25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg
Dosage
Dose depends on the medical condition, blood pressure, heart rate and kidney function
How to Take
Usually taken once daily, with or without food, preferably at the same time each day
How It Works
Blocks beta-1 receptors in the heart, reducing heart rate and the force of contraction
Monitoring
Blood pressure, heart rate and kidney function may require monitoring during treatment
Important
Do not suddenly stop atenolol or change the dose without medical advice
❤️ Slow Heart Rate Warning:
Atenolol can slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure. Contact your healthcare professional if you develop severe dizziness, fainting, unusual weakness or an unusually slow heartbeat.
Atenolol can slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure. Contact your healthcare professional if you develop severe dizziness, fainting, unusual weakness or an unusually slow heartbeat.
⚠️ Do Not Stop Suddenly:
Atenolol should generally not be stopped abruptly because sudden withdrawal can worsen angina or other heart problems. Any dose reduction should be done under medical supervision.
Atenolol should generally not be stopped abruptly because sudden withdrawal can worsen angina or other heart problems. Any dose reduction should be done under medical supervision.
🫁 Breathing Warning:
Although atenolol is relatively beta-1 selective, it may affect the airways in susceptible people. Tell your doctor if you have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or other breathing problems.
Although atenolol is relatively beta-1 selective, it may affect the airways in susceptible people. Tell your doctor if you have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or other breathing problems.
🩸 Diabetes Warning:
Atenolol may mask some warning signs of low blood sugar, particularly a rapid heartbeat. People with diabetes should monitor blood glucose as advised by their healthcare professional.
Atenolol may mask some warning signs of low blood sugar, particularly a rapid heartbeat. People with diabetes should monitor blood glucose as advised by their healthcare professional.
🩺 Kidney Function Warning:
Atenolol is eliminated mainly through the kidneys. People with reduced kidney function may require a different dose or dosing interval as determined by their healthcare professional.
Atenolol is eliminated mainly through the kidneys. People with reduced kidney function may require a different dose or dosing interval as determined by their healthcare professional.
🤰 Pregnancy & Breastfeeding:
If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking atenolol.
If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking atenolol.