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Tenormin

Active Ingredients:

• Atenolol

How does generic Tenormin work?

Generic Tenormin contains the active ingredient atenolol that belongs to cardioselective beta1-adreno blocker. Tenormin exerts antihypertensive, antianginal and antiarrhythmic action. By blocking beta1-receptors Tenormin prevents the stimulating effects of catecholamines on the heart tissue and blood vessels. Atenolol possesses a negative chrono-, dromo-, batmo-, and inotropic action: decreases heart rate, inhibits the excitability and conductibility, lowers myocardium contractility. At the beginning of treatment Atenolol increases peripheral resistance, however in prolonged use peripheral resistance is decreased. Hypotensive effect is related to decreasing of minute blood volume and reducing the activity of renin-angiotensin system, sensitivity of baroreceptors of the aortic arch and CNS activity. Atenolol decreases systolic and diastolic blood pressure, decreases systolic volume, minute volume.

When generic Tenormin is prescribed?

• Primary hypertension
• Hypertensic crisis
• Hyperkinetic cardial syndrome
• Coronary heart diseases, angina
• Prophylaxis of heart attacks
• Treatment of heart attacks
• Arrhythmia
• Tremor, agitation
• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (complex treatment)

Before taking generic Tenormin

You should not take generic Tenormin if any of these conditions apply to you:

• AV-block II and III degree
• Sick sinus syndrome
• Bradycardia
• Hypotension
• Cardiogenic shock
• Chronic heart failure IIB-III degree
• Acute heart failure
• Angina
• Simultaneous use of MAO inhibitors
• Hypersensitivity to Atenolol or any of the medication ingredients
• Prinzmetal's angina

Generic Tenormin should be used with caution in the following conditions:

• Bronchial asthma
• Obstructive bronchitis
• Diabetes
• Liver diseases
• Kidney diseases

Application during pregnancy and breastfeeding:

The medication is not intended to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

How generic Tenormin is taken?

You should take generic Tenormin exactly as indicated by your physician. Do not exceed recommended dosages. Follow the directions of your prescription. Generic Tenormin comes in the form of tablets. Tablets should be taken with sufficient amount of water swallowing whole without chewing. You can take the medication with or without food. Try to take tablets at the same time each day.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

You should take the medication as soon as possible. If its already time to your next dose, you should skip the missed dose. Do not take 2 doses at the same time.

What should I do if I overdose?

Seek immediate medical attention if you have taken Altace dosage higher than recommended. The symptoms of overdose include: tiredness, wheezing, low sugar blood level, extremely low blood pressure, severe bradycardia, congestive heart failure.

Which generic Tenormin side effect are possible while the treatment?

As with any drug, there are some side effects while may occur while taking generic Tenormin. However, not everyone who takes generic Tenormin will experience side effects. In fact, most patients taking generic Tenormin tolerate it well. During clinical trials there were reported the following generic Tenormin side effects:

• Allergic reactions: skin rash, itching, redness, difficult breathing
• Edema (swelling)
• Weight gain
• Dizziness
• Chest pain
• Fainting
• Common cold symptoms
• Tingling
• Confusion
• Worsening of asthma symptoms
• Worsening of failure

Other Atenolol side effects include: depression, fatigue, leg pain, nausea, increased dreaming, lightheadedness, vertigo.

This is not a complete list of generic Tenormin side effects. When side effects do occur make sure to inform your health care provider.

Which other medicines can interact with generic Tenormin?

• Calcium channel blockers
• Alpha Blockers
• Certain antibiotics (ampicillin)
• Arrhythmia medicines
• Cardiac glycosides
• NSAID's
• Insulin
• Xantines
• Other hypertension drugs (clonidine)
• Cardiac glycosides

Make sure to inform your health care provide about prescription and over-the-counter medication, herbal supplements, and other medical preparations you are currently taking. Do not begin a new medication without letting your doctor know.

How generic Tenormin should be stored?

Atenolol tablets should be stored at room temperature (18-25°C). Protect from light. Do not store in the bathroom.

Additional information

You should not share this medicine with others. Do not take generic Tenormin on your own initiative without your doctors approval. Keep the drug as well as any other disposable material out of the reach of children.