Atenolol-Ratiopharm

Atenolol-Ratiopharm: description, application and side effects

Atenolol-Ratiopharm is a drug belonging to the group of beta1-adrenergic blockers (cardioselective). It is used to treat various diseases of the cardiovascular system, such as arterial hypertension, angina pectoris, acute myocardial infarction, tachycardia, extrasystole, atrial flutter and fibrillation, hyperkinetic cardiac syndrome, mitral valve prolapse, neurocirculatory dystonia of the hypertensive type, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis, essential tremor and migraine (as a preventive measure).

Atenolol-Ratiopharm is manufactured by Ratiopharm GmbH in Germany and is available in the form of film-coated tablets containing 25 mg of the active substance - Atenolol. In addition, Atenolol-Ratiopharm has many synonyms, such as Azectol, Apo-Atenol, Aten, Atenil, Atenobene, Atenova, Atenolan, Atenolol Nycomed, Atenolol FPO, Atenolol-AKOS, Atenolol-Akri, Atenolol-Ratiopharm 100, Atenolol-Ratiopharm 25, Atenolol-Ratiopharm 50, Atenolol-Teva, Atenolol-UBF, Atenosan and A.

However, like any other drug, Atenolol-Ratiopharm has contraindications and side effects. For example, it should not be taken in case of hypersensitivity to Atenolol, sinus bradycardia (heart rate less than 50 beats per minute), sinoatrial block, sick sinus syndrome, AV block II-III degree, arterial hypotension (systolic blood pressure less than 90 mm Hg. ), acute or chronic heart failure in the stage of decompensation, cardiogenic shock, peripheral circulatory disorders and during breastfeeding.

Among the side effects of Atenolol-Ratiopharm, various disorders of the nervous system and sensory organs may occur, such as increased fatigue, dizziness, headache, drowsiness or insomnia, depression, anxiety, confusion or short-term memory loss, hallucinations, decreased reactivity, anxiety , nervousness, decreased libido, visual and hearing impairment. Problems with the cardiovascular system may also occur, such as bradycardia, hypotension, fainting, cardiac arrhythmias, increased manifestations of heart failure, as well as bronchospasm in patients with bronchial asthma or obstructive pulmonary diseases. In addition, digestive problems such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and dry mouth may occur.

Before starting to take Atenolol-Ratiopharm, you must consult with your doctor, who will determine the appropriate dose and regimen, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient and the course of the disease. It is also important to monitor how you feel while taking the medicine and seek immediate medical attention if any unusual symptoms occur.