Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition : Atenolol(50mg)
Aten 50 Tablet is also used to relieve the symptoms caused by an overactive thyroid gland. It may be prescribed alone or together with other medications. The dose and frequency depend on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. It may be taken empty stomach or with a meal, but take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It may take several weeks before you get the full benefit of this medicine and you may need to take it for the rest of your life. However, it is important to continue taking it even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill and if you stop taking it, your condition may worsen.
Cardioselective beta-1-adrenergic antagonists such as atenolol work by selectively binding to the beta-1 adrenergic receptors found in vascular smooth muscle and the heart, blocking the positive inotropic and chronotropic actions of endogenous catecholamines such as isoproterenol, norepinephrine, and epinephrine
Abstract. Atenolol is a hydrophilic betareceptor blocking drug, which is predominantly eliminated via the kidneys, only about 5% of the atenolol is metabolised by the liver. After oral administration atenolol is incompletely absorbed from the intestine, so about 50% of the beta blocker are finally biovailable.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Aten
Cold extremities
Fatigue
Slow heart rate
Nausea
Diarrhea
Dizziness
depression.
myasthenia gravis, a skeletal muscle disorder.
complete heart block.
second degree atrioventricular heart block.
sinus bradycardia.
Raynaud's phenomenon, a condition where blood vessels constrict too much with coldness or stress.
asthma.
Aten 50 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Aten 50 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Aten 50 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack.
Mental health drugs. Reserpine and monamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) may increase or add to the effects of atenolol. ...
Heart rhythm drugs. Taking certain heart drugs with atenolol can slow down your heart rate too much. ...
Calcium channel blockers. ...
Alpha blockers. ...
Pain drug.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Aten 50 Tablet
Store below 30°C
It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
Do not stop taking Aten 50 Tablet suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aten 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. How many hours does Aten 50 Tablet take to reduce high blood pressure?
Usually, Aten 50 Tablet starts working within 3 hours, but it can take up to 2 weeks to reach its full effect. You may not feel any difference in blood pressure after taking the medicine, but this does not mean that the medicine is not working. It is important to keep taking your medicine in the prescribed dose and duration to get the maximum benefit of Aten 50 Tablet.
Q. Should I take Aten 50 Tablet in the morning or at night?
Aten 50 Tablet can be taken anytime in the morning or evening, usually prescribed once or twice daily. However, your very first dose of Aten 50 Tablet may make you feel dizzy, so it is better to take your first dose at bedtime. After that, if you do not feel dizzy, you may take it any time of the day. Follow the advice of your doctor. It is advised to take it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it and consistent levels of medicine are maintained in the body.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Aten 50 Tablet?
If you have missed a dose of Aten 50 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Q. What if I take more than the prescribed dose of Aten 50 Tablet?
If you take more than the prescribed dose, your heart rate may slow down and you may find it difficult to breathe. It can also cause dizziness and trembling. If you experience any of such side effects, seek immediate medical assistance. Avoid driving yourself to avoid any mishap. Get someone else to drive you or call for an ambulance. Take the Aten 50 Tablet packet or leaflet inside it, plus any remaining medicine, with you.
