Aten 25 mg Tablet

Aten 25 mg Tablet contains 25 mg of atenolol in each tablet. Atenolol is a beta blocker used to help manage high blood pressure, angina (chest pain), and some heart rhythm or heart-related conditions. Aten 25 mg Tablet is the lowest strength in this brand range and may be chosen when a doctor wants a smaller starting amount or a gentler dose adjustment. It is a prescription heart and blood pressure medicine made by Zydus Cadila, India, and supplied as a strip/box of 14 tablets.

How it works: Atenolol in Aten 25 mg Tablet works by blocking certain beta receptors in the heart, which helps slow the heart rate and reduce the heart’s workload. As a tablet, it is swallowed whole and then absorbed into the body to help control blood pressure and chest pain over time.

Aten 25 mg Tablet is the lowest available strength among the Aten tablets we carry, so it is often useful when a clinician wants a lower-dose option before moving to Aten 50 mg Tablet or Aten 100 mg Tablet. Because it contains less atenolol per tablet, it may be selected for people who are more sensitive to beta blockers, have lower heart rates, or need a carefully adjusted dose.

• High blood pressure
• Angina (chest pain)
• Heart rate control in some patients
• Cardiovascular risk management when prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Aten 25 mg Tablet with water; do not crush or chew unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• You may take it with or without food; if it upsets your stomach, taking it with food may help.
• Do not stop taking Aten 25 mg Tablet suddenly, because your condition can worsen if it is stopped too fast.
• If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow your doctor’s exact instructions, since dosing with atenolol is individualized and may be adjusted gradually.

Aten 25 mg Tablet provides 25 mg of atenolol in each tablet. It may be taken once daily or in divided doses depending on the condition being treated, and the exact schedule is determined by the doctor. The maximum daily dose depends on the patient and indication, so do not increase the dose on your own.

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
• Sleep changes or vivid dreams
• Mild weakness, which can be more noticeable when starting a beta blocker

• Aten 25 mg Tablet can slow the heart rate, so it may not be suitable for people with a very low pulse unless a doctor specifically prescribes it.
• Do not stop this medicine abruptly, especially if you take it for angina or after a heart condition; sudden stopping can trigger chest pain or other heart problems.
• Use caution if you have asthma, COPD, diabetes, or circulation problems, because atenolol can affect breathing, mask low blood sugar symptoms, or worsen poor circulation.
• Stand up slowly, since this tablet can cause dizziness, especially when starting treatment or after a dose change.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, which can increase dizziness and low blood pressure.
• Tell your doctor about all heart medicines, including nitrates or other blood pressure drugs, because the combination can lower pulse and blood pressure too much.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Aten 25 mg Tablet affects you.

• Verapamil or diltiazem
• Digoxin
• Other blood pressure medicines, including clonidine and certain diuretics
• Insulin or diabetes medicines
• Antiarrhythmic medicines such as amiodarone

Store Aten 25 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.