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Atenolol - Coggle Diagram
Atenolol
Side effects
Dizziness
Lightheadedness
Bradycardia
Tiredness
Nausea
Nursing considerations
Assessing patient for history of sinus bradycardia, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, diabetes, pregnancy and lactation.
Nursing interventions include informing patient to take atenolol with meals if gastrointestinal upset occurs.
Patient should continue taking medication unless the healthcare provider says the patient should stop.
Patient should be taught and be aware of the side effects of this medication such as dizziness, loss of apetite and sexual impotence.
Contraindications
Atenolol is contraindicated to patient who are hypersensitive to it.
Pregnancy
Shock
Indications
Atenolol is used to treat hypertension.
Reduction of angina
References
Atenolol monograph for professional. Drugs.com.AHFS.
Retrieved 23 December 2018
DiNicolantonio JJ, Fares H, Niazi AK, Chatterjee S, D' Ascenzo F, Cerrato E. (2015). B-blockers in hypertension, diabetes, heart failure and acute myocardial infarction.
Mechanism of action
Atenolol works by specifically binding to Beta-1 adrenergic receptors found in vascular smooth muscle and the heart, hindering positive inotropic and chronotropic activities of endogenous catecholamines such as epinephrine and norenephrine, consequently repressing sympathetic stimulation. This brings about a decrease in pulse, blood pressure and decreases myocardial infarction.
Storage conditions
Store at room temperature between 20°C to 25°C
Route of administration
Orally