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Nilol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Nilol also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Nilol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Nilol are Blurred vision, Cold hands. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Nilol as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Nilol are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Nilol is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Nilol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Nilol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Nilol in conditions like Diabetes, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Asthma. Other contraindications of Nilol have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Nilol with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Nilol is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Nilol is used to treat the following -
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 Nilol safe for pregnant women?
Nilol should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Nilol safe during breastfeeding?
Nilol 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 Nilol on the Kidneys?
Nilol does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Nilol on the Liver?
Nilol may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Nilol on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Nilol on the heart, information on safety of Nilol for the heart is unavailable.
Nilol 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 Nilol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nilol habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Nilol.
Interaction between Food and Nilol
Some foods when eaten with Nilol can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nilol
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Nilol and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Nilol 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.
Nilol 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.
Yes, Nilol may cause weight gain. It is a rare side effect of this drug. The exact cause of weight gain is not known. However, if you are experiencing rapid weight gain after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Rarely, Nilol 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.
Nilol 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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