BETEN 100
Tablet
Dose Type
Atenolol 100mg
Generic Name
Nepal Pharmaceuticals Laboratory Pvt. Ltd. (NPL)
Manufactured By
Information
BETEN 100 is brand name of Atenolol 100mg. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (heart-related chest pain), irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia). It also helps to prevent future heart attacks and stroke and to prevent migraines.
Therapeutic Class
Beta-blockers
Dose and Direction of Use
Swallow the tablet whole by mouth. You can take it with or without food but it is better to take at a fixed time. Don't crush, chew or break the tablet.
Mode of Action
It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.
Uses
- Treatment of high blood pressure/ hypertension
- Treatment of heart related chest-pain (Angina)
- Treatment of Arrhythmia
- Prevention of migraine
- Prevention of heart attack
Contraindications
Don't use this medicine if you have:
- Hypersensitivity to this medicine
Precautions and Warning
- Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding woman before taking this medicine to understand the risk and benefit ratio.
- Talk to your doctor about past medical history like kidney problem, heart problem or liver problem before taking this medicine
- Don't double the dose for the missed one.
- Complete the prescribed dose and duration of medicine. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- It may cause dizziness or drowsiness so avoid any activity that requires concentration unless you know how the medicine acts on you.
- Avoid drinking alcohol as it can worsen the side effects.