Tenolol 100 Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Ipca Laboratories Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Atenolol (100mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Synthetic isopropylamino propanol derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
Action Class | Beta blocker- Cardioselective |
User Rating | 4.7 |
User Reviews | 738 |
FAQ
Tenolol 100 Tablet Reviews
Tenolol 100 may be prescribed alone or together with other medications. The dose and frequency depend on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. It may be taken empty stomach or with a meal, but take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It may take several weeks before you get the full benefit of this medicine and you may need to take it for the rest of your life. However, it is important to continue taking it even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill and if you stop taking it, your condition may worsen.
The main side effects of this medicine are fatigue, slow heart rate, feeling dizzy, diarrhea, and nausea. These are usually mild and short-lived. It may also cause shortness of breath or low blood pressure in some people. To reduce the risk of side effects your doctor will probably start the medicine at a low dose and gradually increase it. Consult your doctor if the side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems. It may also not be suitable for people who have a slow heart rate, severe circulation problems, severe heart failure, or low blood pressure. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. You must talk to your doctor to find out whether this medicine is suitable for you to use. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase certain side effects.
How Tenolol 100 Tablet Works
How to Use Tenolol 100 Tablet
Benefits of Tenolol 100 Tablet
- In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure): Tenolol 100 works by blocking the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. It slows down your heart rate and helps the heartbeat with less force. This lowers your blood pressure and helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.
- In Treatment of Arrhythmia: Tenolol 100 is used to stabilize heart rhythms (particularly atrial fibrillation). It helps in normalizing an abnormal heart rhythm, preventing it occurring in the first place or slowing down the heart rate during an episode.
- In Prevention of Heart attack: Tenolol 100 helps lower your blood pressure and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This reduces the chances of you having a heart attack. It can also reduce the risk of dying if it is given immediately after a heart attack. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor
- In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain): Tenolol 100 relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body and makes sure that your heart is getting a good supply of oxygen. This makes it less likely that you will suffer chest pain caused by angina. This medicine can help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.
Uses of Tenolol 100 Tablet
- Treatment of Arrhythmia
- Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
- Prevention of Heart attack
- Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Tenolol 100 Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Do not stop taking Tenolol 100 suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
- It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
- It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
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