Atenolol (50mg) Tablet (265)

• Atenolol (50mg) Tablet (265) is used in the treatment of high blood pressure

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. Atenolol (50mg) Tablet (265) may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Atenolol (50mg) Tablet (265) 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 around the body.

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  Alcohol:

  Atenolol (50mg) Tablet (265) may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

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  Driving:

  Atenolol (50mg) Tablet (265) may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

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  Kidney:

  Atenolol (50mg) Tablet (265) should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Atenolol (50mg) Tablet (265) 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 Atenolol (50mg) Tablet (265) in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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  Pregnancy:

  Atenolol (50mg) Tablet (265) is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

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  Breastfeeding:

  Atenolol (50mg) Tablet (265) is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.