Tenormin 25 Tablet

Tenormin 25 Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 25 mg of atenolol in each tablet. Atenolol belongs to the beta-blocker class and is used to help treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain), and certain heart rhythm problems. Tenormin 25 Tablet may also be used after a heart attack or for other heart-related conditions when a doctor decides it is appropriate. This specific Tenormin 25 Tablet strength is a lower tablet strength that is often used when a clinician wants a cautious, measured dose.

How it works: Atenolol in Tenormin 25 Tablet blocks certain beta receptors in the heart, which can slow the heart rate and reduce how hard the heart works. By lowering the heart’s workload and the force of each beat, the tablet helps lower blood pressure and can reduce chest pain and some rhythm problems.

Tenormin 25 Tablet provides 25 mg of atenolol per tablet, which is a lower-strength tablet and is often suitable when a doctor wants to start carefully or fine-tune therapy. Compared with higher atenolol doses, Tenormin 25 Tablet may be chosen for people who need gentler blood-pressure or heart-rate control or who are more sensitive to beta-blockers.

• High blood pressure
• Angina (chest pain)
• Certain fast or irregular heartbeats
• Support after a heart attack
• Other doctor-directed heart conditions

• Swallow Tenormin 25 Tablet whole with water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember it.
• It can be taken with or without food; try to be consistent from day to day.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• If you take it once daily, many people take it in the morning; follow your prescribed schedule.
• Do not stop Tenormin 25 Tablet suddenly without medical advice.

Each Tenormin 25 Tablet contains 25 mg of atenolol. The exact dose and how often it is taken depend on the condition being treated and how you respond; some patients take it once daily, while others may need a different schedule based on their doctor’s plan. Do not take more than prescribed, and your doctor will decide the right total daily dose for this 25 mg tablet.

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

Common side effects of Atenolol may include:

• Tiredness or fatigue
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Slow heartbeat
• Cold hands or feet
• Nausea
• Sleep changes or vivid dreams
• These effects may be more noticeable when starting Tenormin 25 Tablet or when the dose is changed

• Tenormin 25 Tablet can slow the heart rate too much in some people, so extra caution is needed if you already have a slow pulse or certain heart conduction problems.
• Do not stop atenolol suddenly, especially if you take it for chest pain or after a heart problem, because symptoms can worsen.
• People with asthma, COPD, or a history of wheezing should use this medicine only with close medical guidance.
• It may mask warning signs of low blood sugar, such as a fast heartbeat, which is important if you have diabetes.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness or lightheadedness when you take Tenormin 25 Tablet.
• Use caution when driving or doing anything that needs alertness until you know how this tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have poor circulation, kidney disease, thyroid problems, or a history of severe allergic reactions.

• Other blood pressure medicines, especially calcium channel blockers like verapamil or diltiazem
• Digoxin or other medicines that can slow the heart rate
• Insulin or diabetes pills, because atenolol can mask low blood sugar symptoms
• Clonidine, especially if it is stopped suddenly
• Certain asthma medicines or decongestants, which may work less well or increase heart-related effects

Store Tenormin 25 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and excessive heat, and keep it out of reach of children.