ATENOLOL

Beta Blocker

Brand names: Atenolol, Tenormin

Oral

Mechanism of Action

Beta Blocker agent

Indications

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Hypertension Atenolol tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension

to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure lowers the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events

including

as appropriate

lipid control

diabetes management

Contraindications

• CONTRAINDICATIONS Atenolol tablets are contraindicated in sinus bradycardia
• heart block greater than first degree
• cardiogenic shock
• and overt cardiac failure. (See WARNINGS .) Atenolol tablets are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to the atenolol or any of the drug product’s components.

FDA Warnings

WARNINGS Cardiac Failure Sympathetic stimulation is necessary in supporting circulatory function in congestive heart failure, and beta-blockade carries the potential hazard of further depressing myocardial contractility and precipitating more severe failure
Major Surgery Chronically administered beta-blocking therapy should not be routinely withdrawn prior to major surgery, however the impaired ability of the heart to respond to reflex adrenergic stimuli may augment the risks of general anesthesia and surgical procedures
Hypoglycemia Beta-blockers may prevent early warning signs of hypoglycemia, such as tachycardia, and increase the risk for severe or prolonged hypoglycemia at any time during treatment, especially in patients with diabetes mellitus or children and patients who are fasting (i
Neonates born to mothers who are receiving atenolol at parturition or breastfeeding may be at risk for hypoglycemia and bradycardia

Known Side Effects

13 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Dizziness

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Weakness

1-10%

Falls

1-10%

Joint Pain

1-10%

General Unwellness

0.1-1%

Vomiting

0.1-1%

High Blood Pressure

0.1-1%

Community Discussions

5 Reddit threads analysed for ATENOLOL

Overall Sentiment

Mixed

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

60 upvotes

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

This atenolol shortage just got real.

r/pharmacy157168y ago

Patient on 2 different beta blockers?

What is the rationale behind this? I have seen carvedilol and metoprolol confirmed by cardiologist. I have seen metoprolol and atenolol as well confirmed by cardiologist. I especially don’t understand this one. Anybody have insight on reasons why?

r/pharmacy58515y ago

“You want to reorder your what?”

15 years I’ve been a tech. I’ve muddled my way through most every mispronounced drug name I could think of. BUT today, I got a new one. Someone wanted to refill their “tenderloin”. Any guesses? Edit: Answer: Atenolol. Someone said tenormin, I think it was a hybrid of the two. Thanks for playing!

r/pharmacy39157y ago

Atenolol

I’ve heard from my attendings in residency that atenolol is an old drug that isn’t really good for anything atm and they actively try to switch people off it. I’m trying to learn more about why this is the case. Help!!!???

r/pharmacy26222y ago

Happy New Insurance Year

New Years means all the fun new changes by insurance companies. Today I had a new insurance company, which is now administrating medical assistance in my state, complete a hat-trick of suck. They required prior auths on; atenolol, labetalol, and enalapril. Ridiculous. I called their help line just

r/pharmacy202011y ago

Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.

Compare With

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral