Tenormin (Atenolol)

Tenormin Information:

Tenormin (generic name Atenolol) is a blood pressure medication and is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), in adults. It is also used for prevention of angina (chest pain) in adults. Tenormin belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers. It makes your heart beat slowly and less forcefully. This medication does not cure blood pressure but helps to control it. If you are diagnosed with high blood pressure, your doctor will discuss the most effective treatment for your particular condition.

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Tenormin Side Effects:

As with any drug, there may be side effects from taking Tenormin. Some of the common side effects of Tenormin include cough, cold fingers and toes, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, joint and back pain, nausea, tiredness, trouble sleeping, vertigo, decreased heart rate leading to dizziness and fainting, chest pain, allergic reactions including rash, swelling of the lips, face or neck, difficulty breathing or speaking. Some rare side effects of Tenormin include dizziness or light-headedness leading to fainting can occur when changing positions, for example from lying down to standing up, irregular heartbeat, memory problems, shortness of breath, leg swelling from fluid retention, skin reactions such as rash and vision problems. If you experience any side effects (including the ones not listed here), stop taking the medication and seek medical attention immediately.

Tenormin Directions

You should follow the instructions of the doctor who prescribed Tenormin to you. Directions and dosage information can also be found on the pack or leaflet inside the pack. Generic Tenormin comes as tablet in the dosage form of 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg. Take this medicine at the same time every day. The usual recommended dose is 50 mg to 100 mg taken once a day. Take the medication by swallowing with a whole glass of water. Your doctor will decide the dose of Tenormin that you should take depending on your condition. Do not stop taking Tenormin or change your dose without consulting your doctor as this can be dangerous. Tenormin should be stored at a temperature between 15°C and 30°C, away from moisture and light. It should be kept out of sight and reach of children.

Tenormin Precautions

If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of Tenormin, you should avoid taking it and inform your doctor. You should also not take Tenormin and consult your doctor, if you have slow or irregular heartbeats or have been told that you have heart block, had severe heart damage and your heart is not able to pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs, have a problem with your heart’s electrical conduction (that causes chest pain, difficulty breathing, nausea, fatigue, fainting), have heart failure and you notice that your symptoms are getting worse, have low blood pressure, have serious problems with blood flow in your legs and feet (peripheral artery disease), have loss of sensation with agents that cause heart failure, have tumor of the adrenal gland, have abnormal levels of acids in your blood, or are 18 years old or less. Also, tell your doctor before taking the medication, if you have a history of heart problems, a history of fainting, have any breathing disorder such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, have diabetes and take medicines to control blood sugar, have kidney problems, suffer from a particular type of chest pain (angina), called Prinzmetal’s angina, have circulation problems like Raynaud’s syndrome, thyroid disorder, are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. The drug can pass into breast milk and cause harm to the nursing baby. You must consult your doctor if you are taking any other medications as they may interact with Tenormin, including medicines used to lower blood pressure or treat angina such as beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, catecholamine-depleting drugs, medicines used for the treatment of irregular heartbeats (disopyramide or amiodarone), drugs for the treatment of heart failure such as digoxin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or indomethacin, anesthetic drugs used during surgery, fingolimod (a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis). Tenormin can lead to fatigue and dizziness. Be careful while doing anything that requires your alertness (such as driving) while you are taking Tenormin. Do not stop taking Tenormin suddenly. This could cause chest pain or a heart attack. If your doctor decides that you should stop taking Tenormin, your dose may be reduced so that you need to use it less and less before you stop the medication completely.