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Anten is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Anten safe for pregnant women?
Anten can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Anten safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Anten may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Anten should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Anten on the Kidneys?
Anten rarely affects the kidneys.
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.
What is the effect of Anten on the Heart?
Anten may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Anten should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Anten unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Anten habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Anten.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Anten, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Anten can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Anten should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Anten is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Anten
Some foods when eaten with Anten can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Anten
Consumption of alcohol and Anten together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Anten is not approved for the treatment of insomnia (sleeplessness). Hence you are advised not to take this drug by yourself to induce sleep.
Anten contains atenolol which is presumed to work through multiple mechanisms. It reduces blood pressure and slows down the fast heartbeat by blocking the influx of calcium ions and binding to certain receptors (beta-adrenoceptors) in the smooth muscles of heart which prevent the effects of adrenaline and noradrenaline that also contributes in decreasing myocardial (heart) oxygen demand.
Yes, Anten and enalapril can be taken together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with enalapril then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, sometimes Anten might cause cough reflex. It occurs due to bronchoconstrictive (narrowing of the airways) effect of this drug. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing excessive coughing after taking this drug then you are advised to consult with your doctor.
Rarely, Anten causes depression. However, the exact cause of depression is not known. If you experiencing insomnia, persistent feeling of sadness, loss of appetite, loss of interest in activities which are symptoms of depression then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tenormin® (atenolol)
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