Normoten 50 mg 28 tablets

Normoten 50 mg 28 tablets:

Atenolol tablets 50 mg.

Why use atenolol tablets:

• Treating high blood pressure (hypertension).
• Treatment of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia).
• Help prevent chest pain characterized by a painful sensation of tightness in the chest (angina).
• Cardioprotection in early treatment after a heart attack (myocardial infarction).

How to take atenolol tablets:

Adults

• High blood pressure (hypertension):

The usual amount for adults is 100 mg once a day.

• Certain types of chest pain (angina):

The usual amount for adults is 50-100 mg once a day.

• Certain heart rhythm disturbances (arrhythmias):

The usual amount for adults is 50-100 mg once a day.

Do not take atenolol tablets:

• If you are allergic (severe hypersensitivity) to atenolol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
• If you suffer from any of the following heart problems:

   either Uncontrollable heart failure

   either Second or third degree heart block

   either Very slow or irregular heartbeat, very low blood pressure or very poor circulation

   either If you have a tumor called pheochromocytoma that has not been treated

   either If you have higher than normal acid levels in your blood

Warnings and precautions:

   Talk to your doctor before taking atenolol tablets if:

• If you suffer from asthma, wheezing, or other similar breathing problems, or have allergic reactions, such as to insect stings.
• You have a type of chest pain (angina) called Prinzmetal's angina.
• You have poor circulation or heart failure.
• You have first-degree heart block.
• You have diabetes.

Possible side effects:

Stop taking atenolol tablets if you notice any of the following serious side effects:

• Allergic reactions.
• Abnormal heartbeat, feeling dizzy, tired or faint.
• Shortness of breath or swelling of the ankles.

Other medicines and atenolol tablets:

You should consult your doctor if you plan to combine atenolol tablets with the medications listed below:

• Clonidine.
• Verapamil, diltiazem, and nifedipine.
• Disopyramide, quinidine, or amiodarone.
• Digoxin.
• Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine.
• Ibuprofen or indomethacin.
• Insulin or medications you take by mouth for diabetes.
• Medications for nasal or sinus congestion or other cold treatments.