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Atelol 100 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Angina, High BP. Atelol 100 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Atelol 100 Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Atelol 100 Tablet are Blurred vision, Cold hands. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Atelol 100 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Atelol 100 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Atelol 100 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Atelol 100 Tablet related warnings talks about Atelol 100 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Atelol 100 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diabetes, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Asthma as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Atelol 100 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Atelol 100 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Atelol 100 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Atelol 100 Tablet 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.
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Is the use of Atelol 100 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Atelol. If you are pregnant, do not take Atelol without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Atelol 100 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Atelol should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Atelol 100 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Atelol has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Atelol 100 Tablet on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Atelol on the liver, information on safety of Atelol for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Atelol 100 Tablet on the Heart?
Atelol is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atelol 100 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atelol 100 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Atelol 100 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Atelol 100 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Atelol 100 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Atelol 100 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Atelol 100 Tablet
When consumed with certain foods, Atelol 100 Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atelol 100 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Atelol 100 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Atelol 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.
Atelol 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.
Atelol is a brand name of atenolol and it is available in the form of a tablet. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as beta-blockers (beta1-selective (cardioselective) adrenoreceptor blocking agent). It is used for the management of hypertension (high blood pressure), chronic stable angina (chest pain) and acute myocardial infarction.
Take Atelol as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Using this drug beyond that period might not be good for you because it can lead to unintended side effects.
Rarely, Atelol causes depression. However, the exact cause of depression is not known. If you experiencing insomnia, persistent feeling of sadness, loss of appetite, loss of interest in activities which are symptoms of depression then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.
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)
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