Atnol 100 Mg
Information About Atnol 100 Mg
About Atnol 100 Mg
Medicine Brand Atnol 100 mg is manufactured by Bevit Pharmaceuticals Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Atenolol.
Pakaging
140 Tablet
Active Ingredients For Atnol 100 Mg
Atenolol 100 mg
Diseases List For Which Atnol 100 Mg Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Hypertension angina pectoris Cardiac arrhythmias Migraine prophylaxis
Other Significations For Atnol 100 Mg
This Medication Atenolol is a betaadrenergic blocking agent that blocks the effects of adrenergic drugs for example adrenaline or epinephrine on nerves of the sympathetic nervous system One of the important functions of betaadrenergic stimulation is to stimulate the heart to beat more rapidly By blocking the stimulation of these nerves atenolol reduces the heart rate and is useful in treating abnormally rapid heart rhythms Atenolol also reduces the force of contraction of heart muscle and lowers blood pressure By reducing the heart rate the force of muscle contraction and the blood pressure against which the heart must pump atenolol reduces the work of heart muscle and the need of the muscle for oxygen Since angina occurs when oxygen demand of the heart muscle exceeds the supply atenolol is helpful in treating angina
Precautions To Be Taken Before Atnol 100 Mg
Calcium channel blockers and digoxin Lanoxin can cause lowering of blood pressure and heart rate to dangerous levels when administered together with atenolol Atenolol can mask the early warning symptoms of low blood sugar hypoglycemia and should be used with caution in patients receiving treatment for diabetes
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Atnol 100 Mg
Can We Take Atnol 100 Mg During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Atnol 100 Mg
Can We Use Atnol 100 Mg During Lactation
Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective
Side Effects Of Atnol 100 Mg
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity