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Anol is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Angina, High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Anol have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Anol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Anol include Blurred vision, Cold hands. Some other side effects of Anol have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Anol normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Anol is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Anol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Anol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Anol in conditions like Diabetes, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Asthma. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Anol contraindications section.
Additionally, Anol may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Anol is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Anol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Anol safe for pregnant women?
Anol shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Anol safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Anol may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Anol should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Anol on the Kidneys?
Anol rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Anol on the Liver?
Information about safety of Anol for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Anol on the Heart?
Anol may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Anol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Anol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Anol habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Anol.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Anol as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Anol only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Anol is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Anol
Some foods when eaten with Anol can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Anol
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Anol as it can have severe side effects.
No, Anol is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
No, Anol should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because suddenly discontinuing of this drug can cause chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and heart attack. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Anol may cause drowsiness (sleepiness). It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience drowsiness after taking this drug, then you are advised not to drive any vehicle or operate any machinery to avoid accidental injury.
Anol contains atenolol which is presumed to work through multiple mechanisms. It reduces blood pressure and slows down the fast heartbeat by blocking the influx of calcium ions and binding to certain receptors (beta-adrenoceptors) in the smooth muscles of heart which prevent the effects of adrenaline and noradrenaline that also contributes in decreasing myocardial (heart) oxygen demand.
No, Anol is not approved for the treatment of insomnia (sleeplessness). Hence you are advised not to take this drug by yourself to induce sleep.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tenormin® (atenolol)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 149
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 197-198