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Latenol, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Angina, High BP. Latenol also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Latenol is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Latenol include Blurred vision, Cold hands. Some other side effects of Latenol have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Latenol go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Latenol is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Latenol has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Latenol related warnings section.
Latenol is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Diabetes, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Asthma are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Latenol are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Latenol may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Latenol is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Latenol 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 Latenol safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Latenol. If you are pregnant, do not take Latenol without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Latenol safe during breastfeeding?
Latenol may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Latenol on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Latenol on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Latenol on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Latenol on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Latenol will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Latenol on the Heart?
Latenol is rarely harmful for the heart.
Latenol 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 Latenol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Latenol habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Latenol is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Latenol. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Latenol only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Latenol is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Latenol
Some foods when eaten with Latenol can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Latenol
Taking alcohol with Latenol can be dangerous.
No, Latenol is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, sometimes Latenol 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, Latenol 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.
Rarely, Latenol causes joint pain. Its incident is not known. However, if you experience intense joint pain after taking this drug then you are advised to take some rest even after that it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Latenol is not approved for the treatment of insomnia (sleeplessness). Hence you are advised not to take this drug by yourself to induce sleep.
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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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