Normitab Tablets 50mg

Used For:

• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Atenolol is commonly prescribed to manage high blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney problems.
• Angina (Chest Pain): It helps to reduce chest pain by lowering the heart’s workload and oxygen demand.
• Arrhythmias (Irregular Heartbeat): Atenolol is also used to treat certain types of arrhythmias by stabilizing the heart rate.
• Post-Heart Attack Therapy: Often used in people who have had a heart attack, atenolol can help prevent future attacks and improve survival.

Side Effects:

• Common Side Effects: These include fatigue, dizziness, cold extremities (hands and feet), slow heart rate, and digestive issues like nausea.
• Serious Side Effects: Rarely, atenolol may cause shortness of breath, worsening of heart failure, severe bradycardia (slow heart rate), and mental health effects (like depression).

Precaution:

• Asthma and Respiratory Issues: Atenolol can constrict airways, so it should be used cautiously in patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• Diabetes: Atenolol may mask symptoms of low blood sugar (like rapid heartbeat), so diabetic patients should monitor blood glucose levels closely.
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: It is generally avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor, as it can affect the fetus or newborn.
• Sudden Withdrawal: Stopping atenolol suddenly can worsen heart conditions, so it should be tapered off under medical guidance.