MediMin 50 50 mg

Indication

Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), angina pectoris and acute myocardial infarction. Atenolol is a cardioselective beta-blocker that slows the heart rate and reduces the workload of the heart.

Ingredients

• Atenolol 50 mg

Direction

Take by mouth as directed by a doctor, usually once daily, with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with water at the same time each day. The dose is individual and must be set by a doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly, as this may worsen angina or blood pressure — the dose should be reduced gradually under medical supervision. Please refer to the insert paper and do not exceed the stated doses.

Side effects

• Tiredness
• fatigue and weakness
• Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
• Cold hands and feet
• Dizziness or light
• headedness
• particularly when standing up
• Nausea and diarrhoea
• Sleep disturbances or unusual dreams
• Rarely wheezing or shortness of breath
• especially in people with asthma
• If any side effect is severe or persists
• consult a doctor or pharmacist

Precautions

• On medical prescription only. Do not use without medical supervision
• Do not use if you are allergic to atenolol or other beta
• blockers
• Do not use in severe bradycardia
• heart block
• uncontrolled heart failure or cardiogenic shock
• Use with caution if you have asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• as beta
• blockers may trigger bronchospasm
• Use with caution in diabetes — atenolol can mask the warning signs of low blood sugar such as a fast heartbeat
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems
• thyroid disease or peripheral circulatory disorders
• Never stop treatment abruptly
• the dose must be tapered under medical supervision
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant
• planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Keep out of reach of children. Read the insert paper carefully before use
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use