Aten 50 Tablet

• Aten 50 Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Aten Slow heart rate Cold extremities Fatigue Gastrointestinal disturbance

If you experience any persistent or severe side effects, consult your doctor immediately.

• Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aten 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• How Aten Tablet works Aten 50 Tablet is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. The exact mechanism by which Aten 50 Tablet prevents migraines is not established yet and may vary from person to person. Aten 50 Tablet can prevent migraines by decreasing the excitability of the nervous system. Aten 50 Tablet is also believed to decrease the dilation of blood vessels that are responsible for migraine.

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  Alcohol:

  Aten 50 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

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  Driving:

  Aten 50 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

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  Kidney:

  Aten 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aten 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended and can help in better dose adjustment.

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  Liver:

  There is limited information available on the use of Aten 50 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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  Pregnancy:

  Aten 50 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

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  Breastfeeding:

  Aten 50 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.