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Instruction for Atenolol

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Composition and form of release

The composition of Atenolol contains such components as:
    atenolol;
    corn starch;
    gelatin;
    magnesium stearate and carbonate;
    sodium lauryl sulfate.
In the manufacture of the shell, titanium dioxide, propylene glycol, hypromellose (15 cP), talc are used.
The white pills are capsule-shaped, convex, dividing, and stamped. On pills with a dosage of 0.05 gram there is a marker; AB55, and on 0.1 gram AB57.
The pills are sealed in plastic containers, 30 pieces each. The bottles themselves have a screw cap with initial opening control, they are packed in cardboard boxes. Instructions for use are also enclosed there.

Pharmacological properties

The drug prevents arrhythmias, ischemia and angina pectoris. It normalizes blood pressure and stabilizes the membranes inside cells. Together with a slowdown in cardiac output, it affects the nervous system without affecting the tone of the arteries (peripheral). With prolonged use for several weeks, the myocardium ceases to excessively need oxygen, its sensitivity to mechanical stress is noticeably reduced. As a result, a person tolerates physical activity much easier.
Unlike non-selective agents, it loads the liver, bronchi and arteries to a lesser extent.
The action of Atenolol reaches its peak three hours after taking the medication. It is consumed once a day and actively interacts with the body throughout the entire time between the use of pills. Completely excreted along with urine in 12-18 hours. In the case of the use of Atenolol by the elderly and patients with abnormal kidney function, the time may increase.

Indications

The medication is indicated for the appearance of the following diseases:
    arrhythmia;
    heart attack;
    ischemia;
    high blood pressure (including a critical condition);
    overexcitation;
    tremor.
In some cases, the indication for the use of Atenolol may be the treatment of endocrinological problems. In particular, it helps to reduce the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone. Due to the ability to dilate blood vessels, it has a beneficial effect on migraines.

Method and features of application

The minimum dosage of atenolol is 0.025 grams, and the highest should not exceed 0.2 grams. Usually 0.05 grams is prescribed for two weeks. If a stable effect is not observed, the dose is doubled. In rare cases, when eliminating angina pectoris, the rate may be 0.2 grams.
In the absence of positive dynamics throughout the crescent, it is recommended to stop using the medication. In this case, the cancellation occurs gradually, since with an abrupt termination of the course, side effects may develop.

Precautions

It is forbidden to chew pills and drink large amounts of liquid. It is recommended to use them after waking up one or two hours before meals.
People on hemodialysis should drink 0.025 grams immediately after the end of the sessions. This mode is necessary because the procedure significantly reduces the activity of the components of the medication. A similar therapy is desirable in the case of severe kidney disease.
It is important to note that it is not recommended to use Atenolol before surgery. It is best to replace atenolol with a substance similar in effect.

Contraindications

There is an impressive list of contraindications when using this substance to eliminate diseases. It includes:
    insufficient strength of the sinus node;
    shock associated with heart disease;
    any form of heart failure;
    low frequency of heart contractions;
    low pressure;
    violation of acid-base balance;
    pneumonia, asthma, bronchitis.
Also, you should not give the blocker to persons under the age of 18, and people with an acute reaction to one or more of the components that make up the composition.
In the process of using a blocker, it is not advisable to play sports and smoke, since the effectiveness of the medication is significantly reduced. It is contraindicated in the process of eliminating diseases with the help of this substance to drive a vehicle or work with complex mechanisms, due to the fact that it significantly reduces the reaction. It is strictly forbidden to use the medicine together with alcoholic beverages, as they also dilate blood vessels.

Application during pregnancy

Pregnant women should not use this remedy to treat diseases. The substance can only be prescribed as a last resort, as it causes a slowdown in the child's growth, problems with heart rate and pressure. Since it can have a negative effect on the baby, you should not drink the medication while breastfeeding.

Side effects

As a result of a particular case of intolerance to Atenolol, during an increase in the amount of the active substance or if the recommendations for its use are not followed, the problem of reverse exposure may arise, that is, the substance will contribute to the development of diseases from which it should help. Also, sometimes the following pathologies appear:
    Hallucinations, dizziness, short-term memory loss, muscle weakness, headache, and nausea.
    Cramps in the abdomen, malfunctioning of taste, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea.
    Sinus congestion, respiratory arrest, bronchospasm.
    The development of blood clots, a decrease in the level of hemoglobin.
    Allergic manifestations on the skin, sweating, hair loss, reaction to sunlight, overcrowding of blood vessels.
    Deterioration of vision, inflammation of the lining of the eye, decrease in the amount of lacrimal substance.

Overdose

As a result of an overdose, side effects increase, fainting may occur, in some cases, convulsions begin. To get rid of an adverse reaction, first of all, the digestive tract is washed and the medication is canceled. The patient is then transferred to intensive care and symptomatic medications are prescribed.

Interaction with other medications

When prescribing Atenolol, a detailed study of the patient's accompanying problems and laboratory studies are required, since the substance actively interacts with many drugs. Namely, what happens:
    Strengthening the effect of insulin, verapamil, medicines that reduce pressure, verapamil, nifedipine, phenothiazine, MAO inhibitors.
    Weakening the effects of estrogens, drugs without steroids to eliminate inflammation, steroid hormones, ergotamine, xanthine, aminophylline.
    The risk of developing an adverse reaction herbal remedies for heart disease, reserpine, clonidine, allergens, amiodarone, cimetidine, iodine-based products for radiography.
    The medicine enhances the effects of coumarins, sedatives, sedatives and antipsychotics. It is also undesirable to use it with any medication for anesthesia (both general and local).

Storage conditions

Storage of containers with pills must be carried out in a cool room at a temperature of 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. At the same time, it should be protected from solar influence, heating. The place must be out of reach of children. The shelf life is 60 months from the date indicated on the package.

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