Atenolol is an oral medication known commercially as atenol.
Atenolol slows the heart rate and controls blood pressure, being very effective in the treatment of hypertension.
Indications of Atenolol
Chest pain (angina); high blood pressure.
Side Effects of Atenolol
Tiredness; mental depression; decreased heart rate; cardiac insufficiency; Low pressure; irregular heartbeat; dizziness; difficulty breathing.
Contraindications for Atelenol
Pregnancy risk C; individuals with heart problems.
How to use Atelenol
Oral use
Adults
- Chest pain: Use 50 mg, in a single dose daily. After 1 week increase the dose to 100 mg. Hypertension: Use 25 to 50 mg in a single daily dose. After 2 weeks increase the dose to 100 mg.
Children
- Doses not established.
