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My-O-Den (adenosine) Metoprolol Atenolol
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My-O-Den (adenosine) Metoprolol Atenolol
Prescription only

Prescribed for Supraventricular Tachycardia, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Radionuclide Myocardial Perfusion Study. My-O-Den may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Metoprolol is available as two different salts: metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate. These two salts are not interchangeable because they have different dosages, durations of action, and... View more

Prescription only

Atenolol works on heart-specific receptors to lower blood pressure and slow heart rate; however, this selective effect on the heart may be lost with dosages greater than 50mg/day which increases the... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

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Metoprolol has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 653 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect.

Atenolol has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 276 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability
Lower cost generic approved

N/A

Lower cost generic
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Quantity 30 tablet
Strength 50 mg
Per unit* $0.39 - $0.89
Cost* $11.55 - $26.64

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Dosage Forms

N/A

N/A
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names
Other adenosine brands include: Adeno-jec, Adenocard Kapspargo Sprinkle, Lopressor, Metoprolol Succinate ER, Metoprolol Tartrate, Toprol-XL Tenormin
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

1 hour

4 hours

6.2 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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Drug Interactions

A total of 219 drugs are known to interact with My-O-Den:

  • 68 major drug interactions (179 brand and generic names)
  • 149 moderate drug interactions (576 brand and generic names)
  • 2 minor drug interactions (14 brand and generic names)

A total of 543 drugs are known to interact with Metoprolol:

  • 28 major drug interactions (134 brand and generic names)
  • 476 moderate drug interactions (3270 brand and generic names)
  • 39 minor drug interactions (255 brand and generic names)

A total of 477 drugs are known to interact with Atenolol:

  • 27 major drug interactions (132 brand and generic names)
  • 420 moderate drug interactions (3124 brand and generic names)
  • 30 minor drug interactions (212 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Adenosine is used for heart imaging in the hospital or clinic setting. Caffeine should be avoided... View more
  • Food can enhance the levels of metoprolol in your body. You should take metoprolol at the same... View more
  • You may take atenolol with or without food, but take it the same way every time. Avoid consumption... View more
  • Atenolol and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

N/A

August 07, 1978

August 19, 1981
WADA Class View classifications

N/A
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Patient Resources

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Professional Resources

N/A
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