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Atenolol

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Atenolol is used to treat hypertension, Tenormin is the common brand name under the drug class called Anti-adrenergics. The recommended dosage of Atenolol is 25 mg.
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Basic Medical Information
Common Brand Name Tenormin 
Drug Class Anti-adrenergics  29.4% Hypertension Drugs have Anti-adrenergics
Legal Status Rx -only 
Possible Side Effects Indigestion, Constipation, Dry Mouth, Dizziness, Faintness, Cold Extremities, Hair Loss, Impotence, Rhinitis, Depression, Confusion, Insomnia, Nightmares, Fatigue, Weakness, Hallucinations, Hypotension, Skin Rashes, Visual Disturbances, Difficulty Hearing, Difficulty Speaking, Unsteadiness 
Precautions & Contraindications Asthma, Copd, Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Heart Failure, Bradycardia, Heart Block, Hyperthyroidism, Upcoming Surgery, Allergies, Pregnant, Breastfeeding 
Excretion Renal, Lactic  5.9% Hypertension Drugs have Renal Lactic
Dosage, Usage and Forms
Route of Administration Oral  82.4% Hypertension Drugs have Oral
Dosage 25 Mg  15.2% Hypertension Drugs have 25 mg
Maximum daily dose
100 mg
224.22 mg
Forms Tablet, Iv  14.7% Hypertension Drugs have Tablet IV
Tablet Formulations 25 Mg, 50 Mg, 100 Mg 
IV Solution Formulations 0.5mg/ml 
Chemical Data
Molecular mass (g/mol)
266.34 
352.52
Half Life (hours)
11.63
Chemicals Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen 
Formula C14H22N2O3  
Melting Point (C)
147 
184.25
Phase (solid/liquid) Solid 

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