Zafnol Tablet 50mg

About Zafnol Tablet 50mg

Zafnol Tablet 50mg Uses

• Manages high blood pressure
• Reduces chest pain from angina
• Helps control certain irregular heart rhythms
• Supports recovery and heart protection after a heart attack

Zafnol Tablet 50mg formula

• Atenolol

Available forms

• Tablets

How to use Zafnol Tablet 50mg?

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Take with or without food
• Take at a consistent time each day
• Do not stop taking this tablet suddenly without medical advice

Contraindications

• Known allergy to atenolol or other beta blockers rules out its use
• Not suitable for patients with severe slow heart rate or heart block
• Avoid in patients with cardiogenic shock or uncontrolled heart failure
• This medicine must not be used by patients with very low blood pressure without medical supervision

Drug Interactions

• Calcium channel blockers: combined use can excessively slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure
• NSAIDs: can reduce the blood pressure lowering effect of this tablet
• Insulin or other diabetes medicines: can mask the warning signs of low blood sugar

Risks and warnings

• Stopping treatment: should be done gradually under medical supervision, not abruptly
• Diabetes: this tablet can hide some signs of low blood sugar; monitor levels closely
• Asthma or breathing conditions: should be discussed with a physician before starting this tablet
• Cold hands and feet: beta blockers can reduce circulation to the extremities in some patients

Zafnol Tablet 50mg Side Effects

• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Cold hands and feet
• Slow heart rate
• Nausea

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C, away from light and moisture
• Keep in the original packaging until use
• Keep out of reach of children