Tenormin Tablet 50mg

About Tenormin Tablet 50mg

Tenormin Tablet Uses

• Controls high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Prevents chest pain caused by angina
• Manages certain irregular heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation
• Used after a heart attack to help protect the heart and reduce the risk of further events
• Sometimes used to reduce the frequency of migraine attacks

Tenormin Tablet Benefits

• Lowers the heart's workload by slowing heart rate and reducing blood pressure
• Once or twice daily dosing supports easier long term use
• Reduces strain on the heart in patients with coronary artery disease
• Helps prevent future cardiac events when taken as prescribed after a heart attack

Drug Class

• Belongs to the beta blocker group of medicines
• Classified as a cardioselective beta 1 blocker
• Works by blocking the action of adrenaline on the heart

What Experts Say

Cardiologists commonly prescribe atenolol for patients whose blood pressure or angina is not fully controlled by lifestyle changes alone. As a cardioselective beta blocker, it mainly targets receptors in the heart, which usually means fewer breathing related side effects than older non selective beta blockers, though caution is still needed in patients with asthma.

Physicians typically start at a low dose and increase it gradually while monitoring heart rate and blood pressure, since stopping atenolol suddenly can trigger a rebound rise in heart rate or worsening angina. Doctors across Pakistan frequently see poorly controlled hypertension, so consistent daily dosing and follow up checks are emphasized over occasional use.

Kidney function is usually checked periodically, since atenolol is cleared through the kidneys and doses may need adjustment in patients with reduced kidney function. Specialists also advise checking heart rate before each dose increase and combining the medicine with diet and exercise changes rather than relying on the tablet alone.

Tenormin Tablet 50mg formula

• Atenolol

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Tenormin Tablet 50mg?

• Take Tenormin Tablet at the same time each day, with or without food
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor
• Usual adult dose is 50mg to 100mg once daily, adjusted by the doctor based on response
• Take a missed dose as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose

Drug Interactions

• Calcium Channel Blockers: Combining with verapamil or diltiazem can excessively slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure
• Insulin And Diabetes Medicines: Atenolol can mask symptoms of low blood sugar, requiring closer glucose monitoring
• NSAIDs: Regular use of medicines like ibuprofen or diclofenac can reduce the blood pressure lowering effect
• Other Antihypertensives: Using with other blood pressure medicines can increase the risk of excessively low blood pressure

Risks and warnings

• Sudden Discontinuation: Stopping this medicine abruptly can worsen angina or trigger a rebound increase in blood pressure and heart rate
• Asthma And COPD: Use with caution in patients with breathing problems, since beta blockers can narrow the airways
• Heart Block: Avoid use in patients with certain slow heart rhythms or heart block unless a pacemaker is fitted
• Diabetes: May mask the warning signs of low blood sugar such as a fast heartbeat
• Kidney Impairment: Dose adjustment is needed in patients with reduced kidney function since the drug is cleared through the kidneys

Tenormin Tablet 50mg Side Effects

• Fatigue or tiredness
• Cold hands and feet
• Dizziness
• Slow heart rate
• Low blood pressure
• Nausea
• Sleep disturbances
• Shortness of breath in susceptible patients

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool dry place
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack until ready to use
• Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children