Description

Drug Classification:

Atenolol belongs to the class of medications known as beta-blockers. Beta-blockers work by blocking the action of certain natural substances in the body, such as adrenaline, thereby reducing the workload on the heart and helping it to beat more regularly. This results in decreased blood pressure and improved heart function.

Formulations:

• Atenolol Tablets:
  • Strengths: Available in 50mg and 100mg formulations.
  • Product Form: Oral tablets for convenient administration.
  • Packing Specifications: Packaged in blister packs containing 20 tablets each.

Indications:

Atenolol Tablets are indicated for:

• Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes.
• Management of angina pectoris (chest pain) caused by coronary artery disease.
• Prevention of further heart failure and reduction of hospitalizations in patients with heart failure.

Usage:

• Atenolol Tablets should be taken orally once daily with or without food, as directed by a healthcare professional.
• It is essential to adhere to the prescribed dosage and administration regimen to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes.

Dosage:

• The recommended starting dose of Atenolol depends on the individual patient’s condition and response to treatment.
• The usual maintenance dose ranges from 50mg to 100mg once daily, with dosage adjustment based on blood pressure and heart rate control.

Pharmacokinetics:

• Atenolol is well absorbed after oral administration, with peak plasma concentrations reached within 2 to 4 hours. It undergoes hepatic metabolism and has a half-life of approximately 6 to 9 hours.
• The drug is primarily excreted in the urine as unchanged drug and its metabolites.

Pharmacodynamics:

• Atenolol exerts its therapeutic effects by selectively blocking beta-1 adrenergic receptors in the heart, resulting in decreased heart rate, reduced myocardial contractility, and lowered blood pressure.
• By reducing the workload on the heart and decreasing oxygen demand, Atenolol helps to improve symptoms and outcomes in patients with hypertension, angina, and heart failure.

Side Effects:

• Common side effects associated with Atenolol Tablets may include fatigue, dizziness, headache, nausea, and diarrhea.
• Less common but potentially serious adverse effects such as bradycardia (slow heart rate), hypotension, and exacerbation of heart failure may occur and require medical attention.
• Patients should be monitored regularly for heart rate, blood pressure, and signs of worsening heart failure during treatment with Atenolol Tablets.

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