What is Atenolol?
Atenolol is a beta blocker prescribed most often in patients who have cardiovascular disease and hypertension. The original purpose of the drug, when it was developed in 1976, was to replace a drug called propranolol for effective treatment of hypertension. Drugs basically slow down heart rate, so the heart makes it easier to keep up and stop. Atenolol is favored over propranolol because it does not have the same effects of the middle nervous system as it has a propranolol because it does not pass through the blood barrier-male. Along with the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and hypertension, this drug can be prescribed for the treatment of coronary heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, Graves' disease and to reduce potential risks after heart attack.
Although Athenolol has good results, there are several potential side effects. Less serious side effects that could occur include depression, confusion, exhaust, sleep problems, cold hands and legs, dizziness and sexual dysfunction. There are thoseSome potentially more serious side effects such as low blood pressure, skin reactions, visual blur, hearing problems or speaking, hallucinations and difficulty remaining stable when walking. Patients who have such side effects should immediately seek medical care. In addition, any serious and unusual discomfort should be alerted.
alert should be used when antenolol is used with other medicines, some of which could reduce its efficiency. Vitamin supplements can also have an adverse impact on the benefits of atenolol. For this reason, the patient should discuss any other drugs used regularly with the prescribed physician before accepting atenolol.
In addition, any other conditions of treatment before the adoption of this drug will be discussed between the patient and prescribing a physician. Atenolol may worsen other conditions in patients and may worsenínaky. Before starting this drug, it should be carefully considered and should be carefully reviewed before prescribing this drug. Women who could be pregnant or breastfeeding should not take antenolol without express discussion with their doctor, because drugs could harm infants and children. Patients who had a history of bronchial asthma or hypothyroidism disease would have extreme caution when taking this drug.