Tenormin 100 mg 14 Tablet:
Tenormin 100 mg Tablets belong to antihypertensive drugs.
How atenolol works:
- It prevents the stimulation of beta adrenergic receptors, and beta receptors stimulate the heart and increase the heart rate and contraction force
- Beta blockers protect the heart from excessive activity. This medication works by influencing the body's response to certain nerve impulses, especially in the heart.
- As a result, it slows the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.
Uses of Tenormin 100 mg tablets:
- Treatment of high blood pressure.
- Treatment of arrhythmia.
- They help prevent chest pain, which is characterized by a painful sensation of tightness in the chest (angina).
- Cardioprotection in early treatment after a heart attack (myocardial infarction).
How to use Tenormin 100 mg Tablets:
- Treatment begins with a low dose, for example 25 mg.
- grown ups:
- 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.
- This medicine is not suitable for children.
- Doses may be changed in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor or pharmacist's instructions.
- If you take more than you should, talk to your doctor or go to hospital straight away.
- If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose.
- Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a missed dose.
Warnings and precautions:
Talk to your doctor before taking atenolol tablets if:
- You suffer from asthma or other similar breathing problems or have allergies.
- Allergic reactions, eg insect stings.
- You have a type of chest pain (angina) called Prinzmetal's angina.
- You have poor circulation or heart failure.
- You have a grade 1 heart problem.
- You have diabetes.
- You have thyrotoxicosis.
- You have kidney problems.
side effects:
Stop taking the tablets and consult a doctor or go to hospital immediately if you notice any of the following serious side effects:
- Allergic reactions: If you have an allergic reaction, consult a doctor immediately. Signs include raised lumps on your skin (pits), or swelling of your face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat.
- Abnormal heartbeat, feeling dizzy, tired, or fainting. These may be signs of heart failure.
- Shortness of breath or swelling of the ankles. These may be signs of heart failure or worsening heart failure.
Common side effects:
- You may notice that your pulse rate becomes slower while taking the tablets. This is normal, but if you are concerned, please let your doctor know.
- Cold hands and feet.
- Diarrhea.
- Feeling nauseous.
- Feeling tired or sore and muscle fatigue.
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