Description:
it is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (heart-related chest pain), arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm), and myocardial infarction (heart attack). Lowering blood pressure helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke. It should be taken regularly at a fixed time each day. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine work better. Dizziness may occur in some patients as a side effect, but it gets better with time.
Uses / Indications:
Hypertension (high blood pressure) Angina (heart-related chest pain) Arrhythmias Heart attack
Interactions / Warnings:
warnings Alcohol CAUTION It is unsafe to consume alcohol with it. Atenolol and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. warnings Pregnancy WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS it is unsafe to use during pregnancy. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor. warnings Lactation CAUTION it is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby. warnings Driving it may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive. warnings Kidney CAUTION it should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of it may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended and can help in better dose adjustment. warnings Liver There is limited information aVialable on the use of it in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Side Effects:
Cold extremities Fatigue Slow heart rate Nausea Diarrhea
How to use:
To be used as directed by physician
How it works:
This Tablet 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.
Item requires a valid prescription
