Trade Names:Atenolol- Tablets 25 mg- Tablets 50 mg- Tablets 100 mg
Trade Names:Tenormin- Tablets 25 mg- Tablets 50 mg- Tablets 100 mg
APO-Atenol (Canada)CO Atenolol (Canada)Gen-Atenolol (Canada)Novo-Atenol (Canada)PMS-Atenolol (Canada)RAN-Atenolol (Canada)ratio-Atenolol (Canada)Sandoz Atenolol (Canada)Blocks beta receptors, primarily affecting heart (slows rate), vascular system (decreases BP), and, to lesser extent, lungs (reduces function).
Rapid and consistent but incomplete; approximately 50% is absorbed from the GI tract. T max is 2 to 4 h.
6% to 16% bound to plasma proteins.
Little or no metabolism by the liver.
Approximately 50% is excreted unchanged in the feces. Approximately 50% is excreted in the urine within 24 h. Half-life is approximately 6 to 7 h.
1 h (oral).
2 to 4 h (oral).
24 h (oral). Duration of action is dose related.
Elimination is closely related to glomerular filtration rate. Significant accumulation occurs when CrCl falls below 35 mL/min per 1.73 m 2 .
ElderlyTotal Cl is about 50% lower than in younger subjects. Half-life is markedly longer in elderly patients.
Treatment of hypertension (used alone or in combination with other drugs), angina pectoris resulting from coronary atherosclerosis, acute MI.
Migraine prophylaxis, supraventricular arrhythmias or tachycardias, esophageal varices rebleeding, anxiety.
Hypersensitivity to beta-blockers; sinus bradycardia; greater than first-degree heart block; overt cardiac failure; cardiogenic shock.
PO 100 mg/day for 6 to 9 days or until hospital discharge.
Angina PectorisPO May require up to 200 mg/day.
HypertensionAdultsPO 50 to 100 mg/day.
ElderlyPO Initial dosage is 25 mg daily.
Renal Function ImpairmentPO Adjust dose in severe renal impairment.
CrCl 15 to 35 mL/min per 1.73 m 2Max dose 50 mg daily.
CrCl less than 15 mL/min per 1.73 m 2Max dose 25 mg daily.
HemodialysisGive 25 to 50 mg after each dialysis session; marked falls in blood pressure can occur.
Store at 68° to 77°F in a tightly closed container in a cool location.
Plasma levels and pharmacologic effects may be decreased.
ClonidineMay add to or reverse antihypertensive effects; potentially life-threatening situations may occur, especially on withdrawal.
DiltiazemPharmacologic effects of atenolol may be increased; symptomatic bradycardia may occur.
Nifedipine, verapamilEffects of both drugs may be increased.
NSAIDsSome agents may impair antihypertensive effect.
PrazosinMay increase orthostatic hypotension.
QuinidinePharmacologic effects of atenolol may be increased.
None well documented.
Cold extremities (12%); postural hypotension (4%); bradycardia (3%); Raynaud phenomenon, sick sinus syndrome (postmarketing).
Tiredness (26%); dizziness (13%); depression (12%); fatigue (6%); dreaming, lethargy, light-headedness (3%); drowsiness, vertigo (2%); hallucinations, headaches, psychoses (postmarketing).
Lupus syndrome, psoriasiform rash or exacerbation of psoriasis, purpura, reversible alopecia (postmarketing).
Diarrhea, nausea (3%); dry mouth (postmarketing).
Impotence, Peyronie disease (postmarketing).
Dyspnea (6%); wheezing (3%).
Leg pain (3%); antinuclear antibodies, thrombocytopenia, visual disturbances (postmarketing).
Category D .
Excreted in breast milk.
Safety not established.
Dosage reduction may be necessary.
Reduce dose.
Reduce dose.
Deaths have occurred; aggressive therapy may be required.
Administer cautiously in patients with CHF controlled by digitalis and diuretics.
May mask symptoms of hypoglycemia (eg, BP changes, tachycardia).
In general, do not give beta-blockers to patients with bronchospastic diseases.
May precipitate or aggravate symptoms of arterial insufficiency.
May mask clinical signs (eg, tachycardia) of developing or continuing hyperthyroidism. Abrupt withdrawal may exacerbate symptoms of hyperthyroidism, including thyroid storm.
Bradycardia, bronchospasm, CHF, hypoglycemia, hypotension, lethargy, respiratory depression, sinus pause, wheezing.
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