Aten-50 Tablet

Short Description

Aten 50 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina (heart-related chest pain), irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia).

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Aten 50 Tablet may be prescribed alone or together with other medications. The dose and frequency depend on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. It may be taken empty stomach or with a meal but take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It may take several weeks before you get the full benefit of this medicine and you may need to take it for the rest of your life. However, it is important to continue taking it even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill and if you stop taking it your condition may worsen.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aten 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

fatigue slow heart rate feeling dizzy diarrhea nausea shortness of breath or low blood pressure

Alcohol Warning

Aten 50 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Aten 50 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Aten 50 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Acarbose Chlorpropamide Glibenclamide Gliclazide

Aten 50 Tablet is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. The exact mechanism by which Aten 50 Tablet prevents migraines is not established yet and may vary from person to person. Aten 50 Tablet can prevent migraines by decreasing the excitability of the nervous system. Aten 50 Tablet is also believed to decrease the dilation of blood vessels that are responsible for migraine.

It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Do not stop taking Aten 50 Tablet suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.