ATENOLOL TABLETS 100MG
Active substance: ATENOLOL
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Taking other medicines Talk to your doctor if you are taking any of the following: drugs to treat irregular heart rhythms, e.g. disopyramide, verapamil or diltiazem PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER clonidine (another drug used to treat high blood Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking pressure), digitalis or a calcium channel blocker (e.g. this medicine. nifedipine) Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. heart stimulating drugs such as dopamine, terbutaline, If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or salmeterol, salbutamol, ephedrine, adrenaline, or pharmacist. phenylpropanolamine (phenylpropanolamine and This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not ephedrine may be present in medicines for colds and pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their nasal stuffiness) symptoms are the same as yours. anti-inflammatory pain-killers, e.g. ibuprofen or If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any indometacin side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your insulin or oral diabetic drugs e.g. glibenclamide. doctor or pharmacist. Tell your doctor or dentist you are taking Atenolol tablets if you are about to undergo surgery requiring anaesthetic. IN THIS LEAFLET: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. What Atenolol is and what it is used for Before you take Atenolol How to take Atenolol Possible side effects How to store Atenolol Further information Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
ATENOLOL 25 mg, 50 mg AND 100 mg TABLETS
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Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. Atenolol may cause dizziness and fatigue, if affected do not drive or operate machinery.
WHAT ATENOLOL IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Driving and using machines
enzymes, or liver damage including bile duct problems) dry mouth abdominal pain (diarrhoea, constipation). Children Effects on skin or eyes Atenolol is not recommended for use in children. dry eyes or blurring The Elderly skin rashes The adult dosage above may be reduced in the case of reversible hair loss elderly patients, particularly in those with kidney problems. patches of thickened and sore skin psoriasis can be made worse, whilst taking this medicine. If you take more Atenolol than you should Effects on reproduction If you or someone else takes too many tablets, or if you think impotence (inability to have or maintain an erection). a child has swallowed any of the tablets, contact your nearest Effects on the brain hospital casualty department or your doctor immediately. numbness, pins and needles An overdose is likely to cause slow heart beat, high blood confusion pressure, heart beat irregularities and difficulty breathing psychoses and hallucinations or wheezing. mood changes Please take this leaflet, any remaining tablets and the sleep disturbances container with you to the hospital or doctor so that they nightmares. know which tablets were consumed. Other If you forget to take Atenolol tiredness. If you forget to take a dose, take one as soon as you If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any remember, unless it is nearly time to take the next one. Do side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. doctor or pharmacist. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist. HOW TO STORE ATENOLOL Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not store above 25C. Do not transfer to another Like all medicines, Atenolol can cause side effects, container. Do not use Atenolol after the expiry date that is although not everybody gets them. stated on the outer packaging. The expiry date refers to Stop taking the tablets and tell your doctor immediately the last day of that month. or go to the casualty department at your nearest hospital Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or if the following happens: household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of an allergic reaction causing swelling of the lips, face or medicines no longer required. These measures will help neck leading to breathing problems, or skin rash or to protect the environment. hives, or if the skin becomes yellow (jaundice). This is a very serious but rare side effect. You may need FURTHER INFORMATION urgent medical attention or hospitalisation. What Atenolol tablets contain: Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any of the Each tablet contains either 25 mg, 50 mg or 100 mg of following effects: the active ingredient atenolol. Effects on the heart The other ingredients are lactose monohydrate, deterioration of heart failure microcrystalline cellulose (E460), croscarmellose sodium a slowing of the heart rate (heart block) and magnesium stearate (E572), colloidal anhydrous pain in your calves or legs silica. The tablet coating contains hypromellose (E464), dizziness or fainting on standing up polyethylene glycol and the colour titanium dioxide (E171). cold hands and/ or feet, particularly if you have The 50 and 100 mg tablet coatings also contain the Raynauds disease. colours sunset yellow (E110), quinoline yellow (E104) and Effects in the blood ponceau red (E124). These tablets are polished with an increase in particular types of antibodies in the blood carnauba wax. a reduction in the number of red blood cells in the What Atenolol tablets looks like and contents of the pack: circulation The 25 mg tablets are white film coated tablets, purpura (a particular blood disorder characterised by engraved 3U1 on one side and plain on the reverse. unusual bleeding or unexplained bruising or purplish The 50 mg tablets are orange film coated tablets, spots under the skin). engraved 1U1 on one side and plain on the reverse. Effects on the nervous system The 100 mg tablets are orange film coated tablets, dizziness engraved 2U1 on one side and plain on the reverse. headaches. The product is available in pack sizes of 28, 30, 50, 100, Effects on breathing 250, 500 and 1000 tablets. if you suffer from bronchial asthma or have a history Not all pack sizes may be marketed. of asthma you could experience a tightening and Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer spasms of the chest Marketing Authorisation holder and company responsible problems breathing or wheezing. for manufacture: TEVA UK Limited, Eastbourne, BN22 9AG. Effects on the digestive system This leaflet was last revised: February 2011 liver problems (such as an increase in some types of liver PL 00289/0732-0734
Haemodialysis patients usually take 50 mg following each dialysis.
Atenolol belongs to a group of drugs called beta-blockers, which affect the heart and circulation. Atenolol Tablets are used in the management of angina pectoris (chest pain) and cardiac arrhythmias (heartbeat irregularities). It may also be used immediately following a heart attack.
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POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
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BEFORE YOU TAKE ATENOLOL
DO NOT take Atenolol if you: are allergic (hypersensitive) to atenolol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine have a history of wheezing or asthma, or suffer from reversible obstructive airways disease suffer from metabolic acidosis (an imbalance of the bodys acid-base balance) have an abnormal heart beat suffer from low blood pressure suffer from untreated heart failure have an untreated phaeochromocytoma (tumour of the adrenal gland) have any blood circulation problems have severe narrowing of the arteries in your legs suffer from a heart blockage have a heart rhythm problem suffer from Prinzmetal's angina (cardiac chest pain).
Important information about some of the ingredients of Atenolol Patients who are intolerant to lactose should note that Atenolol tablets contain a small amount of lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product. Sunset yellow (E110) and Ponceau red (E124) colouring, can cause allergic reactions, including asthma. This reaction is more common in those people who are allergic to aspirin.
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HOW TO TAKE ATENOLOL
Always take Atenolol exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The tablets should be swallowed, preferably with a glass of water. Atenolol can be taken with or without food. The usual dose is: Adults High blood pressure: 50 100 mg once a day. Angina: 100 mg once a day or 50 mg twice a day. Abnormal heart rhythms: Take special care with Atenolol The initial dose will be given by infusion. Thereafter, the Tell your doctor before you start to take this medicine if you: maintenance dose is usually 50 100 mg taken once a day. have a history of allergic reactions have first degree heart block or controlled heart failure Treatment following a heart attack: The initial dose will be given by infusion. This is have low blood sugar levels followed by a 50 mg oral dose of Atenolol 15 minutes have an overactive thyroid gland later. Another 50 mg oral dose of Atenolol is given have kidney disease approximately 12 hours after the infusion. Thereafter, are pregnant or breast-feeding the usual dosage is 100 mg of Atenolol taken once a day. have some narrowing of the arteries in your legs suffer from high blood pressure (caused by the portal Kidney problems: Patients with kidney problems may be given a reduced artery in the heart) dosage to that described for adults above. suffer from Myasthenia gravis (causes muscle weakness).
ATENOLOL 25 mg, 50 mg AND 100 mg TABLETS
1
Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. Atenolol may cause dizziness and fatigue, if affected do not drive or operate machinery.
WHAT ATENOLOL IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Driving and using machines
enzymes, or liver damage including bile duct problems) dry mouth abdominal pain (diarrhoea, constipation). Children Effects on skin or eyes Atenolol is not recommended for use in children. dry eyes or blurring The Elderly skin rashes The adult dosage above may be reduced in the case of reversible hair loss elderly patients, particularly in those with kidney problems. patches of thickened and sore skin psoriasis can be made worse, whilst taking this medicine. If you take more Atenolol than you should Effects on reproduction If you or someone else takes too many tablets, or if you think impotence (inability to have or maintain an erection). a child has swallowed any of the tablets, contact your nearest Effects on the brain hospital casualty department or your doctor immediately. numbness, pins and needles An overdose is likely to cause slow heart beat, high blood confusion pressure, heart beat irregularities and difficulty breathing psychoses and hallucinations or wheezing. mood changes Please take this leaflet, any remaining tablets and the sleep disturbances container with you to the hospital or doctor so that they nightmares. know which tablets were consumed. Other If you forget to take Atenolol tiredness. If you forget to take a dose, take one as soon as you If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any remember, unless it is nearly time to take the next one. Do side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. doctor or pharmacist. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist. HOW TO STORE ATENOLOL Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not store above 25C. Do not transfer to another Like all medicines, Atenolol can cause side effects, container. Do not use Atenolol after the expiry date that is although not everybody gets them. stated on the outer packaging. The expiry date refers to Stop taking the tablets and tell your doctor immediately the last day of that month. or go to the casualty department at your nearest hospital Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or if the following happens: household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of an allergic reaction causing swelling of the lips, face or medicines no longer required. These measures will help neck leading to breathing problems, or skin rash or to protect the environment. hives, or if the skin becomes yellow (jaundice). This is a very serious but rare side effect. You may need FURTHER INFORMATION urgent medical attention or hospitalisation. What Atenolol tablets contain: Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any of the Each tablet contains either 25 mg, 50 mg or 100 mg of following effects: the active ingredient atenolol. Effects on the heart The other ingredients are lactose monohydrate, deterioration of heart failure microcrystalline cellulose (E460), croscarmellose sodium a slowing of the heart rate (heart block) and magnesium stearate (E572), colloidal anhydrous pain in your calves or legs silica. The tablet coating contains hypromellose (E464), dizziness or fainting on standing up polyethylene glycol and the colour titanium dioxide (E171). cold hands and/ or feet, particularly if you have The 50 and 100 mg tablet coatings also contain the Raynauds disease. colours sunset yellow (E110), quinoline yellow (E104) and Effects in the blood ponceau red (E124). These tablets are polished with an increase in particular types of antibodies in the blood carnauba wax. a reduction in the number of red blood cells in the What Atenolol tablets looks like and contents of the pack: circulation The 25 mg tablets are white film coated tablets, purpura (a particular blood disorder characterised by engraved 3U1 on one side and plain on the reverse. unusual bleeding or unexplained bruising or purplish The 50 mg tablets are orange film coated tablets, spots under the skin). engraved 1U1 on one side and plain on the reverse. Effects on the nervous system The 100 mg tablets are orange film coated tablets, dizziness engraved 2U1 on one side and plain on the reverse. headaches. The product is available in pack sizes of 28, 30, 50, 100, Effects on breathing 250, 500 and 1000 tablets. if you suffer from bronchial asthma or have a history Not all pack sizes may be marketed. of asthma you could experience a tightening and Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer spasms of the chest Marketing Authorisation holder and company responsible problems breathing or wheezing. for manufacture: TEVA UK Limited, Eastbourne, BN22 9AG. Effects on the digestive system This leaflet was last revised: February 2011 liver problems (such as an increase in some types of liver PL 00289/0732-0734
Haemodialysis patients usually take 50 mg following each dialysis.
Atenolol belongs to a group of drugs called beta-blockers, which affect the heart and circulation. Atenolol Tablets are used in the management of angina pectoris (chest pain) and cardiac arrhythmias (heartbeat irregularities). It may also be used immediately following a heart attack.
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POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
2
BEFORE YOU TAKE ATENOLOL
DO NOT take Atenolol if you: are allergic (hypersensitive) to atenolol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine have a history of wheezing or asthma, or suffer from reversible obstructive airways disease suffer from metabolic acidosis (an imbalance of the bodys acid-base balance) have an abnormal heart beat suffer from low blood pressure suffer from untreated heart failure have an untreated phaeochromocytoma (tumour of the adrenal gland) have any blood circulation problems have severe narrowing of the arteries in your legs suffer from a heart blockage have a heart rhythm problem suffer from Prinzmetal's angina (cardiac chest pain).
Important information about some of the ingredients of Atenolol Patients who are intolerant to lactose should note that Atenolol tablets contain a small amount of lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product. Sunset yellow (E110) and Ponceau red (E124) colouring, can cause allergic reactions, including asthma. This reaction is more common in those people who are allergic to aspirin.
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HOW TO TAKE ATENOLOL
Always take Atenolol exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The tablets should be swallowed, preferably with a glass of water. Atenolol can be taken with or without food. The usual dose is: Adults High blood pressure: 50 100 mg once a day. Angina: 100 mg once a day or 50 mg twice a day. Abnormal heart rhythms: Take special care with Atenolol The initial dose will be given by infusion. Thereafter, the Tell your doctor before you start to take this medicine if you: maintenance dose is usually 50 100 mg taken once a day. have a history of allergic reactions have first degree heart block or controlled heart failure Treatment following a heart attack: The initial dose will be given by infusion. This is have low blood sugar levels followed by a 50 mg oral dose of Atenolol 15 minutes have an overactive thyroid gland later. Another 50 mg oral dose of Atenolol is given have kidney disease approximately 12 hours after the infusion. Thereafter, are pregnant or breast-feeding the usual dosage is 100 mg of Atenolol taken once a day. have some narrowing of the arteries in your legs suffer from high blood pressure (caused by the portal Kidney problems: Patients with kidney problems may be given a reduced artery in the heart) dosage to that described for adults above. suffer from Myasthenia gravis (causes muscle weakness).
Source: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
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