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Introduction
Expert Advice
Avoid this medication if:
- You are allergic to this medicine or its contents.
Consult your doctor if:
- You are pregnant, planning to have a child, or breastfeeding.
- You have a medical history of liver disease, breathing disorders (asthma, bronchitis etc.), blood circulation diseases, Myasthenia gravis, thyroid disorders, or an irregular heart rhythm.
- Your symptoms are getting worse.
Be careful about:
- Taking the medicine timely, in the way that your physician has prescribed.
- Maintaining blood sugar if you are diabetic, while taking this drug.
- Check blood sugar levels if you are diabetic, and on medication to treat diabetes. Taking this drug may make the signs of low blood sugar less prominent.
- Alcohol consumption should be avoided
- Performing any tasks that require alertness, such as driving, because this drug may cause dizziness. Only perform these tasks if you are confident.
Primary Uses
Hypertension
Indications
This medication is indicated in patients with essential hypertension (Increased blood pressure without any secondary identifiable cause), angina (chest pain due to insufficient blood flow to heart muscle), and Hypertension due to pregnancy or post-myocardial infarction (Heart attack). It may also be used in adjunct to anti diuretics and ACE inhibitors in symptomatic chronic heart failure.
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Introduction
Expert Advice
Avoid this medication if:
- You are allergic to this medicine or its contents.
Consult your doctor if:
- You are pregnant, planning to have a child, or breastfeeding.
- You have a medical history of liver disease, breathing disorders (asthma, bronchitis etc.), blood circulation diseases, Myasthenia gravis, thyroid disorders, or an irregular heart rhythm.
- Your symptoms are getting worse.
Be careful about:
- Taking the medicine timely, in the way that your physician has prescribed. Keep in mind that it may take 10-14 days before effects can be seen.
- Maintaining blood sugar if you are diabetic, while taking this drug.
- Check blood sugar levels if you are diabetic, and on medication to treat diabetes. Taking this drug may make some of the signs of low blood sugar less prominent.
- Alcohol consumption should be avoided
- Performing any tasks that require alertness, such as driving, because this drug may cause dizziness. Only perform these tasks if you are confident.
Primary Uses
Hypertension
Indications
This medicine is used in treating or managing angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure).
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Introduction
How To Use
- Atenolol is available in IV infusion and tablet form.
- IV infusion should be administered by a trained professional only.
- Take the tablet by mouth with a glass of water.
- Take it with or without food.
- Swallow it as a whole, do not crush or chew the medicine.
- Take it at the same time to help you remember.
- Or use it exactly as instructed by your doctor.
Expert Advice
Avoid this medication if:
- You are allergic to this medicine or its contents.
Consult your doctor if:
- You are pregnant, planning to have a child, or breastfeeding.
- You have a medical history of liver disease, breathing disorders (asthma, bronchitis etc.), blood circulation diseases, Myasthenia gravis, thyroid disorders, or an irregular heart rhythm.
- Your symptoms are getting worse, instead of getting better.
Be careful about:
- Taking the medicine timely, in the way that your physician has prescribed. Keep in mind that it may take 10-14 days before effects can be seen.
- Maintaining blood sugar if you are diabetic, while taking this drug.
- Check blood sugar levels if you are diabetic, and on medication to treat diabetes. Taking this drug may make some of the signs of low blood sugar less prominent.
- Alcohol consumption should be avoided
- Performing any tasks that require alertness, such as driving, because this drug may cause dizziness. Only perform these tasks if you are confident in your abilities.
Primary Uses
Hypertension and Angina
Indications
This medication is used in the management of hypertension (high blood pressure), cardiac dysrhythmias (problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat caused by changes in your heart's normal sequence of electrical impulses). Treatment of myocardial infarction (heart attack).
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Introduction
Expert Advice
Avoid this medication if:
- You are allergic to this medicine or its contents.
Consult your doctor if:
- You are pregnant, planning to have a child, or breastfeeding.
- You have a medical history of liver disease, breathing disorders (asthma, bronchitis etc.), blood circulation diseases, Myasthenia gravis, thyroid disorders, or an irregular heart rhythm.
- Your symptoms are getting worse.
Be careful about:
- Taking the medicine timely, in the way that your physician has prescribed. Keep in mind that it may take 10-14 days before effects can be seen.
- Maintaining blood sugar if you are diabetic, while taking this drug.
- Check blood sugar levels if you are diabetic, and on medication to treat diabetes. Taking this drug may make some of the signs of low blood sugar less prominent.
- Alcohol consumption should be avoided
- Performing any tasks that require alertness, such as driving, because this drug may cause dizziness. Only perform these tasks if you are confident.
Primary Uses
Hypertension
Indications
This medicine is used in treating or managing angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure).
Side Effects
Some patients might experience bradycardia (slow heart rate), dry eyes, rash, fatigue or altered blood sugar levels. If you experience any of these conditions please consult your doctor.
Contraindications
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have any of these conditions; 2nd or 3rd degree AV block without pacemaker (heart disorder) or severe bradycardia (low heart rate)
FAQS
Will this drug cause bleeding?
This drug will not change bleeding tendency, or cause bleeding.
Will this drug cause changes in mood, body temperature, or energy?
Tiredness, cold hands and feet; and headaches/dizziness are all possible side effects of this drug.
Does this medicine affect the heart in any way?
This drug helps to slow down the rate at which the heart pumps blood. This reduces blood pressure, and reduces the load on the heart. This is why it can be used for heart failure patients, and patients with high blood pressure.
Does this drug cause coughing?
Coughing is not a commonly associated side effect of this medicine.
Will this drug make me dizzy?
It is a possible side effect. Try to avoid sudden changes in position, as this may cause dizziness.
Is this medicine safe to use in diabetic patients?
This medicine is safe to use in patients who are on anti-diabetic medication. However, they should keep track of their blood sugar levels. It is important to discuss all your medications with your physician before starting any new medication.
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Introduction
Expert Advice
Avoid this medication if:
- You are allergic to this medicine or its contents.
Consult your doctor if:
- You are pregnant, planning to have a child, or breastfeeding.
- You have a medical history of liver disease, breathing disorders (asthma, bronchitis etc.), blood circulation diseases, Myasthenia gravis, thyroid disorders, or an irregular heart rhythm.
- You are gaining weight, or if your symptoms are getting worse.
Be careful about:
- Taking the medicine timely, in the way that your physician has prescribed.
- Maintaining blood sugar if you are diabetic, while taking this drug.
- Check blood sugar levels if you are diabetic, and on medication to treat diabetes. Taking this drug may make the signs of low blood sugar less prominent.
- Alcohol consumption should be avoided
- Performing any tasks that require alertness, such as driving, because this drug may cause dizziness. Only perform these tasks when you feel confident enough
- Sudden changes in position, this may make you feel dizzy.
Primary Uses
Hypertension
Indications
This mediciation is used in treating or managing angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure).
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Introduction
Expert Advice
Avoid this medication if:
- You are allergic to this medicine or its contents.
Consult your doctor if:
- You are pregnant, planning to have a child, or breastfeeding.
- You have a medical history of liver disease, breathing disorders (asthma, bronchitis etc.), blood circulation diseases, Myasthenia gravis, thyroid disorders, or an irregular heart rhythm.
- Your symptoms are getting worse.
Be careful about:
- Taking the medicine timely, in the way that your physician has prescribed. Keep in mind that it may take 10-14 days before effects can be seen.
- Maintaining blood sugar if you are diabetic, while taking this drug.
- Check blood sugar levels if you are diabetic, and on medication to treat diabetes. Taking this drug may make some of the signs of low blood sugar less prominent.
- Alcohol consumption should be avoided
- Performing any tasks that require alertness, such as driving, because this drug may cause dizziness. Only perform these tasks if you are confident.
Primary Uses
Hypertension
Indications
This medicine is used in treating or managing angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure).
Side Effects
Some patients might experience bradycardia (slow heart rate), dry eyes, rash, fatigue or altered blood sugar levels. If you experience any of these conditions please consult your doctor.
Contraindications
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have any of these conditions; 2nd or 3rd degree AV block without pacemaker (heart disorder) or severe bradycardia (low heart rate)
FAQS
Will this drug cause bleeding?
This drug will not change bleeding tendency, or cause bleeding.
Will this drug cause changes in mood, body temperature, or energy?
Tiredness, cold hands and feet; and headaches/dizziness are all possible side effects of this drug.
Does this medicine affect the heart in any way?
This drug helps to slow down the rate at which the heart pumps blood. This reduces blood pressure, and reduces the load on the heart. This is why it can be used for heart failure patients, and patients with high blood pressure.
Does this drug cause coughing?
Coughing is not a commonly associated side effect of this medicine.
Will this drug make me dizzy?
It is a possible side effect. Try to avoid sudden changes in position, as this may cause dizziness.
Is this medicine safe to use in diabetic patients?
This medicine is safe to use in patients who are on anti-diabetic medication. However, they should keep track of their blood sugar levels. It is important to discuss all your medications with your physician before starting any new medication.
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