Atenolol is generally used in treatment of the treatment of high blood pressure.
Side effects
Cold extremities
Diarrhoea
Fatigue
Nausea
Slow heart rate
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Atenolol, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Atenolol is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Atenolol is a beta blocker that acts on the heart. It slows down the heart rate to make the heart pump the blood more efficiently around the body and works to make the condition better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is betacard used for? Betacard is a trade name for active drug Atenolol. Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs called beta blockers and is used for its effect on the heart and peripheral blood vessels to lower elevated blood pressure, prevent chest pain, treat uneven heart beats and in the early treatment following a heart attack
Q. Is Atenolol safe? Yes,Atenolol is safe if used for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as recommended by your doctor.
Q. Is Atenolol a diuretic/ blood thinner/ ACE inhibitor/ nitrate? {NAME is not a diuretic/ blood thinner/ ACE inhibitor/ nitrate and it belongs to a class of drugs called beta-blockers. It is used to lower the blood pressure and treat a few heart diseases. Atenolol is not said to increase the urine output or fluidity of blood.
Q. Is Atenolol a narcotic? No. Atenolol is not a narcotic medicine. It belongs to a class of drugs called beta blockers and is used for its effect on the heart and peripheral blood vessels to lower elevated blood pressure, prevent chest pain, treat uneven heart beats and in the early treatment following a heart attack
Q. Is Atenolol cardioselective/ selective/ non-selective? Atenolol is a cardioselective drug as it blocks receptors called beta-1 adrenergic receptor in the heart.
Expert Advice
Atenolol lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.It may also be used to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks (chest pain caused by heart disease).It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you're diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.Do not stop taking Atenolol suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Product Details
SKU: PC-16393 Product Description: Betacard 50 mg Tablet is manufactured by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd Packing: Strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.