What is Aten 100 mg?
Aten 100 mg tablet helps treat high blood pressure, chest pain and irregular heartbeat-like problems. As a heart-related medicine, it belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers and contains Atenolol as an active salt. By reducing high blood pressure, Aten tablets help to prevent the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other associated risks of hypertension.
Use Aten 100 mg tablets when prescribed exactly as advised. Take special caution in drug interactions during the treatment.
What are the medical uses of Aten 100 mg?
Aten 100 mg tablets containing Atenolol help to treat medical conditions like:
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmias)
- Heart-related chest pain (angina)
- Prevention of heart attack or stroke
How does Aten 100 mg work?
Aten 100 mg tablet contains Atenolol, which relaxes blood vessels by blocking certain natural substances. Aten lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of stroke and heart and kidney problems. Regular use is essential for effectiveness.
How to take Aten 100 mg?
Use Aten 100 mg tablets exactly as prescribed by a doctor.
Take the tablet orally with a glass of water, and do not chew or crush the tablet while in intake.
You can take it on an empty stomach or after a meal, but it would be taken as advised by a doctor.
Use Aten tablets regularly and regularly at fixed intervals.
Never take a double dose or higher dose than the prescribed one, as it may lead to an overdose and risk to health.
What are the side effects of Aten 100 mg?
Aten 100 mg tablets can cause side effects like:
- Cold extremities
- Dizziness
- Slow heart rate
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Nausea
- Fatigue
If any of the above-listed side effects appear, inform your doctor and seek medical help.
What are the drug interactions for Aten 100 mg?
Aten 100 mg Tablet may interact with other drugs like:
- Heart medications (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine, disopyramide, amiodarone, digoxin, adrenaline)
- Diabetes medications (e.g., insulin, metformin, dapagliflozin)
- Pain and inflammation drugs (e.g., ibuprofen, indomethacin)
- Clonidine (for high blood pressure and ADHD)
- Cold and congestion remedies (e.g., naphazoline, phenylephrine)
What are the precautions and safety advice related to Aten 100 mg?
- Patients allergic to Atenolol should not take any dose of Aten tablets.
- Drinking alcohol along with Aten tablets can lead to excessive drowsiness.
- Do not stop taking the Aten 100 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor, as suddenly stopping it may cause heart issues.
- Inform your doctor if you have a slow heartbeat, asthma, diabetes, thyroid disorders, serious heart conditions, or severe kidney disease.
- Atenolol can make you feel dizzy or sleepy; if this happens, do not drive.
- Atenolol tablets are not recommended for children under 12.
How to Store Aten 100 mg?
Store Aten 100 mg tablets at normal room temperature away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the tablets safe away from pets and children.
