At Benefits & Uses

At is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

At 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

At Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when At 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

At Related Warnings

Is the use of At safe for pregnant women?

AT Tablet 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 At safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of At on the Kidneys?

AT Tablet rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of At on the Liver?

Side effects of AT Tablet on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of At on the Heart?

AT Tablet has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of At with Other Drugs

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

Severe

At Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take At 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 At

Is this At habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to At.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

At should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of At in mental disorders is not effective.

No

At Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and At

When consumed with certain foods, At may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and At

Taking At 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