Altol 50mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is altol 50mg tablet used for?
Altol 50mg Tablet contains Atenolol, a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and angina (chest pain). It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals on the heart and blood vessels, which lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. It is usually taken once daily in the morning.
- Generic Name: Atenolol
- Manufacturer: Indoco Remedies Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: D
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ altol 50mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Hypertension, angina pectoris, acute myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, migraine prophylaxis.
Off-label uses: Anxiety, essential tremor, thyrotoxicosis, portal hypertension.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Atenolol |
| Brand Name | Aten 50 |
| Manufacturer | Indoco Remedies Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Beta blocker- Cardioselective |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selective beta-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist; reduces heart rate, myocardial contractility, and blood pressure.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take altol 50mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of altol 50mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Cold extremities
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Heart failure
- Heart block
- Bronchospasm
- Severe bradycardia
- Hypoglycemia unawareness
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Thrombocytopenia
- Alopecia
- Psoriasis exacerbation
- Lupus-like syndrome
- Oculomucocutaneous syndrome
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Insulin | Moderate | Increased hypoglycemic effect |
| Verapamil | Major | Increased risk of bradycardia and hypotension |
| Clonidine | Major | Rebound hypertension if clonidine withdrawn |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Verapamil
- Diltiazem
- Clonidine
- Digoxin
- Insulin
โก Moderate Interactions
- NSAIDs
- Calcium channel blockers
- Epinephrine
- Prazosin
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Cimetidine
- Rifampin
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may decrease rate of absorption; avoid high-fat meals.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May enhance hypotensive effect; avoid excessive alcohol.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Sinus bradycardia, heart block greater than first degree, cardiogenic shock, decompensated heart failure, sick sinus syndrome, severe peripheral arterial disease, hypersensitivity.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Heart rate, blood pressure, ECG, renal function, blood glucose in diabetics.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution, monitor infant for bradycardia.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; atropine for bradycardia, glucagon for myocardial depression, vasopressors for hypotension.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.