AT Beta Tablet

AT Beta Tablet is an atenolol tablet used to help manage heart and blood pressure conditions. Each AT Beta Tablet contains atenolol as labelled on the pack, and atenolol is a beta-blocker medicine. It is commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and certain fast or irregular heart rhythms, and it may also be used after a heart attack in some patients.

How it works: Atenolol blocks beta receptors in the body, which slows the heart rate and lowers the force of each heartbeat. As a tablet, AT Beta Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract, then works throughout the body to reduce the heart’s workload and help lower blood pressure.

AT Beta Tablet is a standard oral tablet strength of atenolol, so it is meant for people whose doctor has already assessed their dose needs. Compared with lower atenolol strengths, this tablet may be chosen when a patient needs a larger total daily dose or a simpler once-daily schedule, but it should not be treated as a starting dose unless the prescriber says so.

• High blood pressure
• Angina (chest pain)
• Fast or irregular heart rhythms
• Heart-rate control after certain cardiac events

• Swallow AT Beta Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• It can be taken with or without food, but take it the same way each day if possible.
• Do not stop AT Beta Tablet suddenly without medical advice, especially if you take it for chest pain or after a heart condition.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions exactly, since the right atenolol schedule depends on your condition and response.

Each AT Beta Tablet provides atenolol as labelled on the tablet, and the exact daily amount depends on the strength stamped on the pack. For atenolol tablets, doctors may prescribe once-daily or split dosing depending on the condition, and the maximum per day is set by the prescriber rather than by the pack alone. Use only the dose your doctor selects, because this strength may be higher than a usual starting dose for some patients.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Atenolol may include:

• Tiredness or low energy
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Slow heartbeat
• Cold hands or feet
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Sleep changes or vivid dreams

• AT Beta Tablet can slow the heart too much in some people, so your pulse and blood pressure may need monitoring.
• Do not stop atenolol suddenly, because chest pain, blood pressure, or heart rhythm problems can worsen.
• Use caution if you have asthma, COPD, diabetes, or thyroid disease, since atenolol can affect symptoms and warning signs.
• Tell your doctor if you feel unusually dizzy when standing, especially after dose changes.
• Alcohol may increase dizziness or fatigue from AT Beta Tablet.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how the tablet affects you.
• Tell your prescriber about any history of heart block, heart failure, or circulation problems in the hands and feet.

• Other blood pressure medicines, including calcium channel blockers
• Digoxin
• Clonidine
• Insulin and oral diabetes medicines
• Certain antiarrhythmic medicines

Store AT Beta Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.