NORMOTEN 50 MG 28 TABLETS

What Atenolol Tablets are used for • Treat high blood pressure (hypertension) • Treat uneven heart beats (arrhythmias) • Help prevent chest pain characterized by a painful feeling of tightness in the chest (angina pectoris) • Protect the heart in the early treatment after a heart attack (myocardial infarction) Do not take Atenolol Tablets • If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Atenolol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine • If you have ever had any of the following heart problems: o heart failure which is not under control o second- or third-degree heart block o very slow or very uneven heart beats, very low blood pressure or very poor circulation o If you have a tumor called pheochromocytoma that is not being treated o If you have higher than normal levels of acid in your blood Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor before taking Atenolol tablets if: • You have asthma, wheezing or any other similar breathing problems, or you get allergic reactions, for example to insect stings. • You have a type of chest pain. • You have poor blood circulation or controlled heart failure. • You have first-degree heart block. • You have diabetes. Possible side effects Stop taking Atenolol tablets if you notice any of the following serious side effects: • Allergic reactions. • An abnormal heartbeat, feeling dizzy, tired or fainting. • Shortness of breath or having swollen ankles Other medicines and Atenolol Tablets You must consult your doctor if you are planning to combine Atenolol tablets with the medicines listed below: • Clonidine • Verapamil, diltiazem and nifedipine • Disopyramide, quinidine or amiodarone • Digoxin • Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine • Ibuprofen or indomethacin • Insulin or medicines that you take by mouth for diabetes. • Medicines to treat nose or sinus congestion or other cold remedies. How to take Atenolol Tablets • High blood pressure (hypertension) The usual quantity for adults is 100 mg once a day • Certain types of chest pain (angina pectoris) The usual quantity for adults is 50–100 mg once a day • Certain heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias) The usual quantity for adults is 50–100 mg once a day How to store Atenolol Tablets • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. • Do not store above 25°C. Store in a dry place. • Do not use your tablets after the expiry date stated on the label or carton. • Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. A valid prescription should be available upon delivery