Anten Benefits & Uses

Anten is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Angina
High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Anten Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Anten Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Anten is used -

Moderate

Wheezing
Orthostatic Hypotension (Sudden Lowering of Blood Pressure on Standing)

Mild

Headache
Fatigue
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Diarrhoea
Drowsiness

Common

Blurred vision
Cold hands

Anten Related Warnings

Is the use of Anten safe for pregnant women?

Anten should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Anten safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Anten. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Anten on the Kidneys?

Anten has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Anten on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Anten on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Anten on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Anten on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Anten with Other Drugs

Anten should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Anten Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Anten unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Low Blood Pressure
Hyperthyroidism
Asthma
Kidney Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
Glaucoma
Myasthenia Gravis
Tachycardia

Frequently asked Questions about Anten

Is this Anten habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Anten is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Anten. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Anten should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Anten for mental disorders.

No

Anten Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Anten

Taking Anten with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Anten

Taking Anten with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tenormin® (atenolol)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 149

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 197-198