Atenij is used alone or together with other medicines (such as hydrochlorothiazide) to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled.
Atenij is also used to help prevent chest pain and to decrease the severity of heart attacks.
Atenij is a beta-blocker. It works by affecting the response to nerve impulses in certain parts of the body, like the heart. As a result, the heart beats slower and decreases the blood pressure. When the blood pressure is lowered, the amount of blood and oxygen is increased to the heart.
Prescription: Yes
Warnings: Don't stop taking name without talking to your doctor first. Stopping ATENIJ 50MG TABLET gradually may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure, cause chest pain or a heart attack. Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over a period of time to help prevent these symptoms. You should not use ATENIJ 50MG TABLET if you have a very slow heartbeat, asthma, serious heart condition (sick sinus syndrome), or any heart blockage. It should not be given to children less than 12 years of age. Before taking ATENIJ 50MG TABLET, you should tell the doctor if you have any muscle disorder (myasthenia gravis, rhabdomyolysis), breathing problem (COPD, bronchitis, emphysema), low blood sugar level (hypoglycaemia), low blood pressure (hypotension), depression, previous heart failure, liver/kidney disease, thyroid hormone disorder, adrenal gland cancer, or problems with circulation (Raynaud’s syndrome).
Medicine Interaction: ATENIJ 50MG TABLET is known to interact with other blood pressure-lowering drugs (acebutolol, bisoprolol, carteolol, esmolol, metoprolol, nadolol, nebivolol, sotalol, lisinopril, enalapril, diltiazem, prazosin, terazosin, doxazosin), asthma medications (like theophylline), pain killers (ibuprofen, indomethacin), insulin, and heart-related medicines (disopyramide, quinidine, amiodarone, digoxin, adrenaline, epinephrine).
Drug Schedule: Schedule H Prescription
Side Effects: New or worsening chest pain,
slow or uneven heartbeats,
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out,
shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling, rapid weight gain or
a cold feeling in your hands and feet.
Common Aten side effects may include:
dizziness,
feeling tired or
depressed mood.
How to Store it: Store in a cool dry place. Protect from light.
Over Dose: Store in a cool dry place. Protect from light.
Precautions: Store in a cool dry place. Protect from light.
Missed Dose: Store in a cool dry place. Protect from light.
