Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X
Atenolol Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Angina, High BP. Atenolol Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Atenolol Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Atenolol Tablet include Blurred vision, Cold hands. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Atenolol Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Atenolol Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Atenolol Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Atenolol Tablet related warnings talks about Atenolol Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Atenolol 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 Atenolol Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Atenolol Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Atenolol Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Atenolol 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
|
Geriatric |
|
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Atenolol Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Atenolol Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Atenolol shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Atenolol Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Atenolol may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Atenolol Tablet on the Kidneys?
Atenolol rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Atenolol Tablet on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Atenolol on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Atenolol will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Atenolol Tablet on the Heart?
Atenolol may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Atenolol Tablet 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 Atenolol Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atenolol Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Atenolol Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Atenolol Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Atenolol Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Atenolol Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Atenolol Tablet
When consumed with certain foods, Atenolol Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atenolol Tablet
Consuming Atenolol Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Rarely, Atenolol causes hair loss (alopecia). However, the exact cause behind hair loss is unknown but it is presumed that it occurs because of thinning of the hairs which weakens their strength. If you are experiencing excessive hair loss after taking this drug then do discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, sometimes Atenolol might cause cough reflex. It occurs due to bronchoconstrictive (narrowing of the airways) effect of this drug. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing excessive coughing after taking this drug then you are advised to consult with your doctor.
Atenolol 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.
No, Atenolol 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.
Rarely, Atenolol causes joint pain. Its incident is not known. However, if you experience intense joint pain after taking this drug then you are advised to take some rest even after that it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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