Tenormin tablets are a medication used to treat high blood pressure and certain heart problems. This medication contains the active ingredient atenolol 50 mg. Atenolol belongs to a class of medications known as cardioselective beta-blockers. This medication works by blocking the effect of certain natural body chemicals, such as adrenaline, on the heart and blood vessels. This helps slow the heart rate and reduce the force of the heart's pumping, thus lowering blood pressure and regulating irregular heartbeats.
What are the ingredients in Tenormin?
Tenormin tablets contain the following active ingredient:
Atenolol: 50 mg.
The tablets also contain inactive ingredients.
Tenormin Uses
Tenormin tablets are used to treat:
Hypertension: Helps lower high blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications.
Arrhythmias: Helps control some types of irregular heartbeats.
Angina pectoris: To relieve chest pain caused by narrowing of the coronary arteries.
Acute myocardial infarction: Used after a heart attack to help protect the heart.
What is the dosage of Tenormin?
Tenormin tablets should be taken as directed by your doctor. The dosage depends on the condition being treated and the patient's response. The usual adult dosage starts at a low dose, such as 25 mg or 50 mg once daily. Your doctor may gradually increase the dosage if necessary, up to a maximum of 100 mg daily.
Swallow the tablet whole with water. The medication can be taken with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening some conditions, such as angina or irregular heartbeat.
What are the side effects of Tenormin?
Tenormin tablets may cause some side effects, including:
Fatigue and exhaustion.
Cold hands and feet.
Slow heartbeat.
Dizziness or lightheadedness.
Gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, diarrhea, or constipation.
In rare cases, more serious side effects may occur, such as worsening of asthma symptoms, heart failure, or severe low blood pressure. You should notify your doctor immediately if you experience any severe, persistent, or unusual side effects.