Atenolol
Atenolol tablets in 25mg, 50mg and 100mg: a beta blocker taken once or twice a day for high blood pressure, angina and after a heart attack.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25mg | 14 tablets | $20.30 | $1.45 |
| 25mg | 28 tablets | $23.80 | $0.85 |
| 25mg | 56 tablets | $31.36 | $0.56 |
| 25mg | 84 tablets | $39.48 | $0.47 |
| 25mg | 140 tablets | $51.80 | $0.37 |
| 25mg | 350 tablets | $119.00 | $0.34 |
| 50mg | 14 tablets | $22.12 | $1.58 |
| 50mg | 28 tablets | $25.48 | $0.91 |
| 50mg | 56 tablets | $34.72 | $0.62 |
| 50mg | 84 tablets | $42.84 | $0.51 |
| 50mg | 98 tablets | $43.12 | $0.44 |
| 50mg | 140 tablets | $46.20 | $0.33 |
| 50mg | 350 tablets | $136.50 | $0.39 |
| 100mg | 14 tablets | $22.96 | $1.64 |
| 100mg | 28 tablets | $27.16 | $0.97 |
| 100mg | 56 tablets | $39.20 | $0.70 |
| 100mg | 84 tablets | $46.20 | $0.55 |
| 100mg | 140 tablets | $54.60 | $0.39 |
| 100mg | 350 tablets | $171.50 | $0.49 |
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Atenolol
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25/50/100mg
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Angina · Heart attack prevention
- Brands with the same ingredient
- Tenormin
- Therapeutic Class
- Beta-blocker
- Pharmacological Class
- Selective beta-1 antagonist
- Minor Side Effects
- Fatigue, Dizziness
- Moderate Side Effects
- Slow heartbeat, Cold hands and feet
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug Interactions
- Calcium channel blockers, Insulin
- Age Restrictions
- Use caution in elderly
What you will receive
Atenolol is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Atenolol.
- The manufacturer depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
- It contains the same active ingredient, at the same strength, as the brand-name versions.
FAQ
What strengths and pack sizes does Atenolol come in?
Atenolol tablets come as 25mg, 50mg and 100mg. Packs range from 14 to 350 tablets; 50mg also has a 98 tablet pack. Each page shows price per tablet in HKD, and larger packs cost less per tablet.
What happens if my Atenolol parcel goes missing?
If your Atenolol parcel does not arrive within the delivery window or arrives damaged, it is sent again free; if that is not possible, you receive a refund. Tracked courier takes 5 to 9 business days with online tracking, while standard airmail takes 14 to 21 business days, up to 30, and is untracked.
Which brand names does atenolol have?
Brand names for atenolol include Tenormin, Aten and Tenopress. Atenolol tablets are a pure generic atenolol product and are not any of those brands. Here, atenolol can also be bought online as generic Tenormin.
How long does atenolol take to work?
The first tablet begins lowering pressure after a few hours, and the full benefit settles in over one to two weeks. Raised pressure seldom gives symptoms, so a home monitor is a better judge of progress than how you feel.
What should I do if I miss a dose of atenolol?
A late tablet is fine when it is only a few hours past the usual time. Closer to the next dose, leave the missed one out and return to the normal schedule; doubling up is not the way to catch up.
Is atenolol the same as Tenormin?
Yes: Tenormin is atenolol under a brand name, in the same 25mg, 50mg and 100mg tablets. Only the label and the pack sizes differ.
Does atenolol affect blood sugar?
In one specific way, yes. A beta blocker tends to mute the shakiness and racing pulse that normally announce a sugar dip, so a low can feel quieter than it is. Anyone using insulin or diabetes tablets is the person this matters for.
Can I take cold and flu remedies with atenolol?
Some do interact. Decongestants such as pseudoephedrine tighten blood vessels and push blood pressure up, working against atenolol, and they can also speed the heart. A simple paracetamol-based remedy does not have that effect, while combination sachets and capsules often include a decongestant.
About Atenolol
What atenolol does
Atenolol is a beta blocker: it damps down the effect of adrenaline on the heart, so each beat is slower and gentler and the arteries widen a little. The result is lower pressure inside the blood vessels and less oxygen needed by the heart muscle with every beat. It is taken against high blood pressure and angina (chest pain brought on by exertion or stress), and after a heart attack it improves survival. It also has a place in preventing migraines and in steadying some irregular heart rhythms.
High blood pressure is usually silent — there is nothing to feel, and the change shows up on a monitor reading rather than in how you feel. Give it one to two weeks for the full benefit to build.
How to take it
The usual pattern is one or two doses in a day, at the same point each day. A low dose such as 25mg or 50mg is often where treatment begins, with a step up later if it is needed. Atenolol controls the problem without removing it, so most people stay on it for years. If it is ever stopped, the dose is stepped down gradually rather than cut off in one go, because an abrupt stop can bring chest pain back or push pressure up.
Side effects
Tiredness, headache, dizziness and cold hands and feet turn up most often, along with low mood, feeling sick, loose stools, a rash and dry eyes. Lightheadedness on standing is commonest in the first few days, and getting up in stages helps. Less common, and more serious: wheezing, breathlessness, puffy hands, feet or ankles, weight gain with no cause, fainting, or a pulse that goes very slow, very fast or uneven.
The strengths sold here
Plain tablets, 25mg, 50mg and 100mg, in packs from 14 up to 350 tablets, with a 98-tablet pack at 50mg. A small pack suits a first month or a change of dose; the bigger ones keep a daily routine going. All three strengths hold the same medicine — what changes is how much atenolol sits in each tablet. Keep them in their original packaging, in a cool, dry spot.
Atenolol and Tenormin
Tenormin is the brand-name version of atenolol, sold as 25mg, 50mg and 100mg tablets. Same active ingredient, different name on the box. Tenormin is the branded option, and the ingredient page atenolol covers both.
Sources
- Atenolol: MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus / U.S. National Library of Medicine
- High blood pressure - NHS — NHS