Atenex 25 mg Tablet

Composition of Atenex 25 mg Tablet

Atenex 25 mg Tablet contains Atenolol 25 mg. It belongs to the Beta-blocker (beta-1 selective) class of medicines.

Uses of Atenex 25 mg Tablet

• Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure)
• angina pectoris (chest pain)
• control of heart rate in certain tachyarrhythmias; may be used post-myocardial infarction as advised by physician.

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Reduces chest pain (angina) episodes
• Helps control fast heart rate
• Reduces cardiac workload and oxygen demand

How Atenex 25 mg Tablet works

Atenolol is a cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker. It reduces heart rate and the force of contraction, lowering cardiac workload and oxygen demand, and decreases blood pressure by reducing cardiac output and suppressing renin release.

How to take Atenex 25 mg Tablet

Take by mouth as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time each day. Can be taken with or without food. Swallow tablet with water; do not stop suddenly without medical advice.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a dangerously slow heartbeat, a severe fall in blood pressure, wheezing and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Atenex 25 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Atenex are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• bradycardia
• fatigue
• dizziness
• cold extremities
• nausea
• diarrhea
• sleep disturbances

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Atenex 25 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Do not stop abruptly (may worsen angina/trigger heart events). Use with caution in asthma/COPD (may cause bronchospasm), diabetes (can mask hypoglycemia symptoms), thyroid disorders, peripheral vascular disease, and in elderly. Contraindicated/avoid in severe bradycardia, heart block (2nd/3rd degree), cardiogenic shock, and decompensated heart failure unless directed by doctor. Monitor blood pressure and pulse regularly.

Do not take Atenex if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a very slow heart rate, certain heart block disorders, or uncontrolled heart failure. Generally avoided in severe asthma.

Interactions with other medicines

Other antihypertensives (additive BP lowering), calcium channel blockers like verapamil/diltiazem (risk of bradycardia/heart block), digoxin (bradycardia), antiarrhythmics like amiodarone (conduction disturbances), clonidine (rebound hypertension on withdrawal), NSAIDs (may reduce antihypertensive effect), insulin/oral antidiabetics (masked hypoglycemia), anesthetic agents (enhanced hypotension/bradycardia).

How to store Atenex 25 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Atenex 25 mg Tablet

Take it at the same time each day and do not miss doses. Learn to check your own pulse, and report a persistently slow one.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

GERMAN REMEDIES

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive; Antianginal

Drug class:

Beta-blocker (beta-1 selective)