Tenormin
Formulated to alleviate cardiovascular burden to support healthy blood pressure and target coronary rate control.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Atenolol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg · 50mg · 100mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Tenormin, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Tenormin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Tenormin details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Angina Pectoris · Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Alternative names
- atenolol
- Therapeutic class
- Beta-1 Selective Adrenergic Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Beta-Blocker
- Known off-label uses
- migraine prophylaxis
- Contraindications
- sinus bradycardia; cardiogenic shock; uncompensated heart failure
- Minor side effects
- fatigue; dizziness; cold extremities
- Moderate side effects
- bradycardia; postural hypotension; diarrhoea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Digoxin; Calcium Channel Blockers; Insulin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
severe heart block, requires immediate medical attention; bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate cardiovascular burden to support healthy blood pressure and target coronary rate control.
Mechanism of action
Selectively blocks beta-1 receptors in the myocardium, lowering heart rate, cardiac output, and arterial pressure.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: Risk of fetal bradycardia and growth restriction. Avoid. Breastfeeding: Monitor infant.
What you will receive
Tenormin is the originator brand name, made by AstraZeneca. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with AstraZeneca.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Atenolol is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.