Tenormin
Atenolol
Ingredients & Drug Type
Tenormin is listed as Antihypertensive containing Atenolol. A blood pressure or cardiovascular medicine that helps control pressure and reduce strain on vessels or the heart.
- Active ingredient
- Atenolol
- Therapeutic class
- Antihypertensive
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 50mg / 100mg
Dosing
- Frequency
- مرة يومياً
- Route
- oral
- Common catalog dose: 50–100mg.
- Frequency: مرة يومياً.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Medical Overview
Tenormin is listed as Antihypertensive containing Atenolol. A blood pressure or cardiovascular medicine that helps control pressure and reduce strain on vessels or the heart.
Tenormin (atenolol) is the classic cardio-selective beta-blocker — once-daily angina control, rate control and post-MI protection with minimal brain penetration (fewer sleep effects). Renally cleared: dose down in kidney impairment and the elderly. Never stop abruptly — taper under supervision.
Uses / Indications
- High blood pressure
- angina
- cardiac arrhythmias
- Hypertension, heart protection, or kidney protection according to the care plan.
Side Effects
- Fatigue
- bradycardia
- cold extremities
- Dizziness, tiredness, headache, ankle swelling, or pulse changes depending on the medicine.
Contraindications
- Heart block
- asthma
- uncontrolled heart failure
- Severe low blood pressure or allergy; some agents are unsafe in pregnancy or renal artery stenosis.
Warnings
- **لا يُوقف فجأة أبداً** بعد استخدام منتظم — ارتداد ذبحة وخفقان قد يكون خطيراً
- أي إيقاف يتدرج بإشراف. نبض دون 50 بالراحة مع دوخة = راجع قبل جرعتك التالية. كبار السن وضعاف الكلى: الجرعة الأصغر البادئة أصلح. تابع قلبك دورياً عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not stop blood pressure medicine suddenly without medical advice.
Drug Interactions
- فيراباميل/ديلتيازيم: بطء وإحصار متراكب خطر. الديجوكسين: بطء إضافي يُراقب. مضادات الالتهاب تضعف خفضه. أدوية السكري: أعراض الهبوط تُخفى — قياس أكثر لا حدساً. مضادات الحموضة تفصل عنه ساعات.
- May interact with diuretics, potassium supplements, anti-inflammatory painkillers, and heart medicines.
Patient Guidance
- Measure blood pressure regularly.
- Stand slowly to reduce dizziness.
- Seek care for severe swelling, breathlessness, or fainting.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Tenormin?
Tenormin contains Atenolol and is categorized as Antihypertensive. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Tenormin?
Catalog dosing information includes: 50–100mg. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Tenormin?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Tenormin be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.