Cardiovascular: Generic Tenormin
ATENOLOL (Tenormin) belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. Atenolol controls, but does not cure, high blood pressure (hypertension). Atenolol also relieves chest pain (angina), and can be helpful after a heart attack. Sometimes atenolol is used to help prevent migraine headaches. Generic atenolol tablets are available.
Generic Tenormin 100.00mg
Generic Tenormin 25.00mg
Generic Tenormin 50.00mg
Tenormin
Generic name: Atenolol
Atenolol tablets
What are atenolol tablets?
ATENOLOL (Tenormin) belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. Atenolol controls, but does not cure, high blood pressure (hypertension). Atenolol also relieves chest pain (angina), and can be helpful after a heart attack. Sometimes atenolol is used to help prevent migraine headaches. Generic atenolol tablets are available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- asthma, bronchitis or bronchospasm
- circulation problems, or blood vessel disease (such as Raynaud's disease)
- depression
- diabetes
- emphysema
- history of heart attack or heart disease
- kidney disease
- muscle weakness or disease
- pheochromocytoma
- psoriasis
- thyroid disease
- an unusual or allergic reaction to atenolol, other beta-blockers, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take atenolol tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. Atenolol may be taken with or without food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. There should be at least 8 hours between doses.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

