Atril Tablet 100mg

About Atril Tablet 100mg

Uses

• Atril Tablet controls high blood pressure with once daily use.
• It manages chest pain caused by angina.
• Doctors prescribe it to control certain irregular heart rhythms.
• It is used after a heart attack to protect the heart from further strain.
• The tablet also helps prevent migraine attacks in some patients.

Benefits

• One dose a day is usually enough to keep blood pressure steady.
• It reduces the workload on the heart by slowing the heart rate.
• Long term use lowers the risk of stroke and heart complications.

What Experts Say

Cardiologists often choose Atril Tablet for patients who need steady, once daily blood pressure control. Atenolol blocks certain receptors in the heart, which slows the heart rate and reduces the force of each heartbeat. This lowers the overall pressure inside the blood vessels.

This tablet is a common choice after a heart attack, since it lowers the heart's oxygen demand during recovery and eases strain on damaged muscle. Doctors usually start with a lower dose and adjust it based on blood pressure readings. Effects on heart rate can be checked at routine follow up visits.

Physicians in Pakistan caution patients with asthma or very slow heart rhythms to avoid this tablet unless closely supervised. Sudden discontinuation is also avoided, since it can trigger a rebound rise in blood pressure or chest pain. Regular monitoring keeps the treatment both effective and safe over the long term.

Drug Class

• Beta blocker
• Antihypertensive agent

Atril Tablet 100mg formula

• Atenolol

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Atril Tablet 100mg?

• Take Atril Tablet once daily, at around the same time each day.
• Swallow the tablet with a glass of water, with or without food.
• Do not stop the tablet suddenly without consulting your doctor.
• Check your blood pressure and pulse regularly while on this medicine.
• Continue taking it even if you feel well, unless your doctor advises otherwise.

Drug Interactions

• Insulin and Diabetes Medicines: This tablet can hide symptoms of low blood sugar.
• Calcium Channel Blockers: Combined use may slow the heart rate excessively.
• NSAIDs: Regular use of painkillers can lessen this tablet's blood pressure lowering effect.
• Other Blood Pressure Medicines: Combining several can cause blood pressure to drop too low.

Risks and warnings

• Asthma Caution: This tablet can narrow airways and is generally avoided in people with asthma.
• Diabetes Caution: It can mask the early warning signs of low blood sugar.
• Kidney Function: The dose may need adjustment in people with reduced kidney function.
• Sudden Stopping: Stopping this tablet abruptly can trigger chest pain or a spike in blood pressure.

Atril Tablet Side Effects

• Tiredness or fatigue
• Cold hands and feet
• Dizziness
• Slow heart rate
• Nausea
• Low mood

These effects are usually mild and improve as the body adjusts. Seek medical help right away if any serious effect below appears.

• Severe shortness of breath or wheezing
• Fainting or a very slow pulse
• Signs of an allergic reaction such as swelling or rash

Storage Conditions

• Store the tablets at room temperature, below 30 degrees Celsius.
• Keep the strip in its original packaging away from moisture.
• Protect from direct sunlight and heat.
• Keep out of reach of children.