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Quinoten is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Angina, High BP. Other than this, Quinoten has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Quinoten depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Quinoten include Blurred vision, Cold hands. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Quinoten can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Quinoten go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Quinoten's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Quinoten's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Quinoten related warnings section.
Quinoten is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diabetes, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Asthma as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Quinoten are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Quinoten with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Quinoten, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Quinoten 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Quinoten is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Quinoten safe for pregnant women?
Quinoten shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Quinoten safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Quinoten. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Quinoten on the Kidneys?
Quinoten may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Quinoten on the Liver?
Side effects of Quinoten on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Quinoten on the Heart?
Side effects of Quinoten rarely affect the heart.
Quinoten 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 Quinoten unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Quinoten habit forming or addictive?
Quinoten does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Quinoten. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Quinoten only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Quinoten is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Quinoten
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Quinoten to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Quinoten
Taking Quinoten with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Quinoten is not approved for the treatment of insomnia (sleeplessness). Hence you are advised not to take this drug by yourself to induce sleep.
Quinoten is a brand name of atenolol and it is available in the form of a tablet. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as beta-blockers (beta1-selective (cardioselective) adrenoreceptor blocking agent). It is used for the management of hypertension (high blood pressure), chronic stable angina (chest pain) and acute myocardial infarction.
Take Quinoten as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Using this drug beyond that period might not be good for you because it can lead to unintended side effects.
No, Quinoten 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.
Quinoten 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.
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