Tenormin

Brand Name:

Tenormin

Generic Name:

atenolol

FDA Drug Clasification :

antihypertensive, antianginal - Beta Blocker

Action:

Blocks action of Beta -adrenergic receptor within vascular smooth muscle; decreases heart rate; decreases O2 consumption in myocardium (heart muscle). Used to lower blood pressure in mild to moderate hypertension, prevent anginal pain (chest pain)

Adverse Effects:

• low blood pressure, very low heart rate
• insomnia, fatigue, dizziness, memory loss, depression, strange dreams
• nausea, diarrhea, vomiting ischemic colitis
• rash, fever, hair loss
• agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, purpura
• sore throat, dry eyes
• impotence
• low blood sugar when on insulin
• bronchospasm

  Precautions:

  Do not use for patients with :
  
  • cardiogenic shock
  • 2nd or 3rd degree heart block
  • sinus bradycardia (heart rate under 60 beats per min.
  • cardiac failure
  • pregnancy
  Use with caution in people who have :
  
  • undergoing major surgery
  • breastfeeding mothers
  • diabetes
  • renal disease
  • thyroid disease
  • CHF
  • COPD
  • asthma
  • well-compensated heart failure

  Possible Interactions:

  • Increase hypertension (low blood pressure)and bradycardia; reserpine, hydralasine, methyldopa, prazosin, anticholinergics, digoxin, diltazem, verapamil, cardiac glycosides, antihypertensives
  • Increased hypoglycemic effect (low blond sugar; insulin, oral diabetes medications
  • increased effects of cough suppressants