{"id":5644,"date":"2020-12-23T14:56:29","date_gmt":"2020-12-23T14:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5644"},"modified":"2021-07-15T07:46:27","modified_gmt":"2021-07-15T07:46:27","slug":"atenolol-orifarm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/atenolol-orifarm\/","title":{"rendered":"Atenolol Orifarm &#8211; Atenolol uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg&nbsp;tablets of&nbsp;<br>atenolol<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Atenolol Orifarm is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Atenolol Orifarm is a so-called&nbsp;selective&nbsp;beta-blocker.&nbsp;Atenolol Orifarm works by reducing the effects of heart-affecting substances (so-called stress hormones) that are formed in connection with mental tension and physical exertion.&nbsp;Atenolol Orifarm has a particular effect on the heart and circulation, while other organs are very little affected.&nbsp;The heart is affected in such a way that it beats more slowly and pumps out less blood per minute.&nbsp;This means that&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;is lowered and the number of angina attacks (angina in the heart) is reduced.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atenolol Orifarm is used for treating high&nbsp;blood pressure, angina pectoris (&nbsp;angina&nbsp;), and irregular heartbeat.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atenolol contained in Atenolol Orifarm may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Atenolol Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Atenolol Orifarm:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to atenolol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><li>if you have untreated&nbsp;heart failure&nbsp;or heart block (a disorder of the cardiac conduction system)<\/li><li>if you have very slow or irregular heart activity of a particular type (&#8220;sick sinus node&#8221;)<\/li><li>if you have very low&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>if you have poor blood circulation<\/li><li>if you have an untreated&nbsp;adrenal&nbsp;tumor<\/li><li>if you have been fasting for several days<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking Atenolol Orifarm:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;or another lung disease<\/li><li>if you have heart or blood circulation problems<\/li><li>if you have shortness of breath<\/li><li>if you have swollen ankles<\/li><li>if you have a specific type of chest pain called Prinzmetal&#8217;s angina<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;diabetes<\/li><li>if you have kidney disease<\/li><li>if you have a thyroid disease<\/li><li>if you have had a severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;to, for example, insect bites (&nbsp;beta-blockers&nbsp;may intensify allergic reactions)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have&nbsp;diabetes, you should be aware that Atenolol Orifarm may slow down the increase in&nbsp;heart rate&nbsp;that normally accompanies low blood sugar.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atenolol slows&nbsp;the heart rate.&nbsp;This is normal, but if you are worried, talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Never stop treatment without consulting your doctor.&nbsp;If treatment is to be stopped, this should be done gradually according to the doctor&#8217;s prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are admitted to the hospital, tell your healthcare provider that you are taking atenolol (especially your anesthetist if you are going to have surgery).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Atenolol Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atenolol Orifarm may affect or be affected by other medicines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Verapamil (used for diseases of the heart and&nbsp;vascular&nbsp;)<\/li><li>barbituric acid derivatives (eg certain hypnotic and anti-epileptic drugs&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Medicines for diseases of the heart and&nbsp;vascular&nbsp;(eg agent containing&nbsp;diltiazem,&nbsp;disopyramide, class I&nbsp;antiarrhythmics,&nbsp;clonidine&nbsp;),<\/li><li>certain decongestants (eg agents containing phenylpropanolamine),<\/li><li>certain medicines for fever, pain, and&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;(&nbsp;NSAIDs, such as indomethacin)<\/li><li>adrenaline&nbsp;(&nbsp;epinephrine&nbsp;) (a drug that stimulates the heart).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a risk that the fetus is affected.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atenolol Orifarm passes into breast milk but is unlikely to affect breastfed infants.&nbsp;However, consult a physician when using Atenolol Orifarm during breast-feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Side effects&nbsp;are such as&nbsp;Fatigue has been reported during treatment with Atenolol Orifarm and may impair the ability to drive or perform precision work.&nbsp;It is therefore important that you know how you react to Atenolol Orifarm before you e.g.&nbsp;drive a car.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Atenolol Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose&nbsp;one should be determined by a doctor, who will tailor it individually for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for adults is 1 tablet (50 or 100 mg) per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If treatment with Atenolol Orifarm is to be stopped, this should be done gradually over 7-10 days.&nbsp;However, do not stop taking Atenolol Orifarm without consulting a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Atenolol Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the tablets at the same time each day.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;Wait and take the next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;at the normal time.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Slow&nbsp;heart rate, cold hands, and feet, fatigue or muscle weakness, stomach upset (nausea, diarrhea).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100<\/em>&nbsp;people&nbsp;<em>):<\/em>&nbsp;Sleep disorders, hepatic impairment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Dizziness, especially when getting up;&nbsp;shortness of breath and\/or swollen ankles in heart failure patients, heart block (abnormal heartbeat, dizziness, fatigue, fainting), impaired blood circulation, numbness or cramps in the fingers followed by feeling hot or in pain.&nbsp;Depression, nightmares, confusion and hallucinations, mental disorders.&nbsp;Hair loss, skin rash &#8211; also aggravated&nbsp;psoriasis, purple spots on the skin.&nbsp;Dry mouth.&nbsp;Decreased&nbsp;platelet count(&nbsp;thrombocytopenia&nbsp;).&nbsp;An ant crawls in the fingers.&nbsp;Dry eyes, visual disturbances, increased sweating, headache, increased breathing difficulties in patients with&nbsp;asthma.&nbsp;Liver damage.&nbsp;Erectile dysfunction.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Atenolol Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;date \/ EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is atenolol 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg respectively per tablet.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are sodium lauryl sulfate, magnesium stearate, gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose, talc, corn starch, and heavy magnesium subcarbonate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Appearance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atenolol Orifarm 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg tablets are white, round, flat with a notch, diameter 8 mm, 10 mm and 12 mm respectively.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pack sizes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>28 tablets, 30 tablets, 98 tablets, 100 tablets, 100 tablets in a plastic jar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energivej 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5260 Odense S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local representative:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 56048<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>102 17 Stockholm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>info@orifarm.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Atenolol Orifarm is a so-called selective beta-blocker. 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This means that blood pressure is lowered and the number of angina attacks (angina in the heart) is reduced.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2201,2200],"tags":[9860,9881,9884,9863,9864,9885,9862,9883,9861,9882],"class_list":["post-5644","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-a","category-medicines","tag-atenolol","tag-atenolol-orifarm","tag-atenolol-orifarm-tablet","tag-atenolol-tablet","tag-side-effects-of-atenolol","tag-side-effects-of-atenolol-orifarm","tag-what-atenolol-is-used-for","tag-what-atenolol-orifarm-is-used-for","tag-what-is-atenolol","tag-what-is-atenolol-orifarm"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5644","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5644"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5644\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12417,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5644\/revisions\/12417"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5644"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5644"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5644"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}