What is it used for and the object of atenlol
2007-08-19 14:13:58 · 7 answers · asked by wasserat@sbcglobal.net 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina) and high blood pressure. It is also used after an acute heart attack to improve survival. High blood pressure reduction helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.
This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body such as epinephrine on the heart and blood vessels. This results in a lowering of the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.
This medication may also be used for irregular heartbeats, heart failure, migraine headache prevention, tremors and other conditions as determined by a doctor.
Click these links if you would like more info:
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-11035-Atenolol+Oral.aspx?drugid=11035&drugname=Atenolol+Oral
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/beta-blockers/HI00059
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a684031.html
2007-08-19 14:50:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is a drug used for slowing down heart beat, which in turn lowers the blood pressure. Atenolol is its chemical name. many medcines with brand names like Blokium. Terrinomin are Atenolol
2007-08-22 13:58:02 · answer #2 · answered by Aftab Banoori 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Atenolol is a beta blocker that is prescribed to treat high blood pressure or hypertension ( HTN). It is also prescribed for people who have angina ( chest pains ). Basically, it decreases cardiac output( decreases how hard the heart has to work), decreases peripheral resistance ( which can improve blood flow). Yeah, kind of technical. I hope this helps.
2007-08-22 10:16:50 · answer #3 · answered by Ruth 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Atenolol is used to control high blood pressure, treat chest pain, and also useful in slowing rapid heart rate (tachycardia). Also used for treating migraines and the treatment of certain kinds of tremors. Good link below.
2007-08-19 21:24:02 · answer #4 · answered by Hosedragger46 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Atenolol is whay is known as a Beta blocker that is used for multiple reasons, but it is primarily used to control high blood pressure (it also can be used to prevent angina {chest pain} or control heart rate.
This website is great and can explain any additional quesions you may have
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a684031.html
2007-08-19 21:50:25 · answer #5 · answered by Mary Beth G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
another name for it is Tenormin.....you may find it under that on your search. Some are taken off of it because it tends to lower the heart rate also as it does the blood pressure
2007-08-20 22:11:01 · answer #6 · answered by Gypsygrl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
IT IS A DRUG, IN THE FAMILY KNOWN AS BETA BLOCKERS, TO CONTROL BLOOD PRESSURE AND HEART RATE.
2007-08-19 22:05:10 · answer #7 · answered by rnburnett 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋