Is 100mg atenolol safe?
Is 100mg atenolol safe?
How much you take depends on why you need atenolol. For high blood pressure – the usual dose is 25mg to 50mg taken once a day. For angina (chest pain) – the usual dose is 100mg taken once a day, or split into 2 50mg doses. For irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia) – the usual dose is 50mg to 100mg taken once a day.
How often should I take atenolol 25 mg tablets?
The following are guidelines: One tablet daily. Most patients respond to 100 mg daily given orally as a single dose. Some patients, however, will respond to 50 mg given as a single daily dose. The effect will be fully established after one to two weeks.
Is it safe to give atenolol to children?
Dosage requirements may be reduced, especially in patients with impaired renal function. There is no paediatric experience with Atenolol and for this reason it is not recommended for use in children. Since Atenolol is excreted via the kidneys, the dosage should be adjusted in cases of severe impairment of renal function.
How long does it take atenolol to reduce blood pressure?
Most patients respond to 100 mg daily given orally as a single dose. Some patients, however, will respond to 50 mg given as a single daily dose. The effect will be fully established after one to two weeks. A further reduction in blood pressure may be achieved by combining Atenolol tablets with other antihypertensive agents.
Is it safe to use atenolol with beta blockers?
Caution must be exercised when using anaesthetic agents with Atenolol. The anaesthetist should be informed and the choice of anaesthetic should be an agent with as little negative inotropic activity as possible. Use of beta-blockers with anaesthetic drugs may result in attenuation of the reflex tachycardia and increase the risk of hypotension.
How many mg of atenolol can you take in one day?
Initial dose: 50 mg orally once a day Maintenance dose: 50 to 100 mg orally once a day Maximum dose: 100 mg per day
Are there any side effects after taking atenolol?
Reserpine and monamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) may increase or add to the effects of atenolol. They may also increase lightheadedness or slow your heart rate more. MAOIs can continue to interact with atenolol for up to 14 days after taking them.
When did I wean myself off of atenolol?
As for the atenolol…I cut it to 25 mgs ..just last year to 25 mgs. I’ve now weaned myself off the atenolol..but the withdrawal was so bad. It’s taken 6 months plus to get rid of the withdrawal. However,the rotten side effects from this med have all but gone!
What are the strengths of atenolol for high blood pressure?
Drug form and strengths. Generic: Atenolol. Form: oral tablet; Strengths: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg; Brand: Tenormin. Form: oral tablet; Strengths0: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg; Dosage for high blood pressure