Atenolol (Winthrop) TM
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Active ingredients: atenolol
Pack: Atenolol (Winthrop) 50 mg tablet, 30, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: LENTOL atenolol 50mg tablet blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
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 (maintenance 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).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White, film coated, biconvex round tablet with a breakline on one face and plain on the other face
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient atenolol
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.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
