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Atenolol is indicated in the management of:1. All grades of hypertension, including hypertension of renal origin; -2. Frequent disabling angina without evidence of cardiac failure; - 3. Cardiac arrhythmias (acute treatment of supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias including those associated with acute myocardial infarction); -4. Myocardial infarction late intervention (beta-blocker class effect greater than 12 hours after onset of chest pain)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
INDICATIONS AS AT 9 APRIL 1996 : Atenolol is indicated in the management of: 1. All grades of hypertension, including hypertension of renal origin. 2. Frequently disabling angina without evidence of cardiac failure. Atenolol is also used as maintenance therapy for cardiac arrhythmias and following myocardial infarction.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
INDICATIONS AS AT 9 APRIL 1996 : Atenolol is indicated in the management of: 1. All grades of hypertension, including hypertension of renal origin. 2. Frequently disabling angina without evidence of cardiac failure. Atenolol is also used as maintenance therapy for cardiac arrhythmias and following myocardial infarction.
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
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