Atenex 25 mg Tablet

Atenex 25 mg Tablet is an oral atenolol medicine in which each tablet contains 25 mg of atenolol. It belongs to the beta-blocker class and is used to help manage high blood pressure, angina (chest pain), certain abnormal heart rhythms, and to support heart protection after a heart attack in appropriate patients. Atenex 25 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tablet that a clinician may use when a smaller starting or adjusted dose is needed.

How it works: Atenolol in Atenex 25 mg Tablet blocks beta-1 receptors in the heart, which slows the heart rate and lowers how hard the heart has to work. By reducing the heart’s workload and oxygen demand, this tablet can help lower blood pressure and reduce chest pain symptoms.

Atenex 25 mg Tablet is the lower-strength option compared with Atenex 100 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a more gradual dose adjustment or a smaller daily amount. This strength can be helpful for people who need careful titration based on blood pressure, heart rate, kidney function, or tolerance to beta-blockers.

• High blood pressure
• Angina (chest pain)
• Certain fast or irregular heart rhythms
• Heart protection after a heart attack in selected patients

• Swallow Atenex 25 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it at the same time each day if prescribed regularly.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Do not stop this tablet suddenly unless your doctor tells you to, because stopping abruptly can worsen heart symptoms.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Your doctor may adjust the schedule based on your heart rate and blood pressure.

Each Atenex 25 mg Tablet provides 25 mg of atenolol per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily or divided into more than one dose, but the exact schedule is decided by the prescriber. The maximum daily dose depends on the condition and the patient’s response, so do not change 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:

• Dizziness
• Tiredness or unusual fatigue
• Slow heartbeat
• Cold hands or feet
• Nausea
• Lightheadedness, which may be more noticeable when starting treatment or after a dose increase

• Use caution if you have asthma, COPD, or a history of wheezing, because beta-blockers can tighten the airways in some people.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, since atenolol can mask low blood sugar warning signs such as a fast heartbeat.
• Do not stop Atenex 25 mg Tablet suddenly, especially if you take it for angina or after a heart attack.
• Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how this tablet affects your alertness and balance.
• Alcohol can add to dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Tell your prescriber if you have slow pulse, heart block, poor circulation, or certain thyroid problems.
• If you are also taking other blood pressure medicines, the blood pressure-lowering effect may be stronger and may require monitoring.

• Other blood pressure medicines, including calcium channel blockers or diuretics
• Digoxin or other medicines that can slow the heart
• Insulin or oral diabetes medicines
• Certain asthma medicines such as beta-agonist inhalers may work less well
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen may reduce blood pressure control in some people

Store Atenex 25 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.