Tenormin 100 mg Tablet

Tenormin 100 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 100 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. Tenormin 100 mg Tablet may also be used after a heart attack when a doctor decides it is appropriate. This 100 mg strength is a higher-dose tablet and should be used only when a clinician has determined that this amount is right for you.

How it works: Atenolol in Tenormin 100 mg Tablet blocks certain beta receptors in the heart, which helps the heart beat more slowly and with less force. In tablet form, it is swallowed and absorbed into the body to help lower blood pressure and reduce the heart’s workload over time.

Tenormin 100 mg Tablet provides a full 100 mg dose in one tablet, which is stronger than lower atenolol tablet strengths and is usually chosen when a doctor needs a more robust blood-pressure or heart-rate effect. Because it is a higher strength, it may be less suitable for people who are just starting atenolol or who need a smaller dose adjustment. A doctor may select Tenormin 100 mg Tablet when they want a once-daily tablet that fits an established dosing plan.

• High blood pressure
• Angina (chest pain)
• Heart rate control in certain conditions
• Support after a heart attack when prescribed
• Other doctor-directed heart uses

• Swallow Tenormin 100 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor tells you to use it regularly.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you to.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it with food may help.
• Do not stop taking Tenormin 100 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice.

Each Tenormin 100 mg Tablet contains 100 mg of atenolol. Many people take atenolol once daily, but some patients may need a different schedule or a lower amount, and the maximum daily dose depends on the condition being treated and the prescriber’s plan. Your doctor decides the exact dose for you, especially because this is a higher-strength tablet.

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, which may be more noticeable with Tenormin 100 mg Tablet
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Slow heart rate
• Cold hands or feet
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Sleep changes or vivid dreams

• Tenormin 100 mg Tablet can lower heart rate and blood pressure too much in some people, especially at this higher strength.
• Do not stop atenolol suddenly, because that can worsen chest pain or trigger heart problems.
• Tell your doctor if you have asthma, COPD, diabetes, thyroid disease, circulation problems, or a slow heartbeat.
• This medicine may mask signs of low blood sugar, such as a fast heartbeat, in people with diabetes.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness or drowsiness.
• Use caution when driving or standing up quickly until you know how Tenormin 100 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you take other heart medicines, because combined effects can be stronger.

• Verapamil or diltiazem
• Digoxin
• Other blood pressure medicines, especially those that slow the heart
• Insulin or diabetes medicines
• Clonidine

Store Tenormin 100 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.