Definitions for atenolol
atenolol

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. atenolol, Tenorminnoun

   an oral beta blocker (trade name Tenormin) used in treating hypertension and angina; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.)

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1. atenololnoun

   A beta blocker used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease

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1. Atenolol

   Atenolol is a beta blocker medication primarily used to treat high blood pressure and heart-associated chest pain. Atenolol, however, does not seem to improve mortality in those with high blood pressure. Other uses include the prevention of migraines and treatment of certain irregular heart beats. It is taken by mouth or by injection into a vein. It can also be used with other blood pressure medications.Common side effects include feeling tired, heart failure, dizziness, depression, and shortness of breath. Other serious side effects include bronchospasm. Use is not recommended during pregnancy and alternative drugs are preferred when breastfeeding. It works by blocking β1-adrenergic receptors in the heart, thus decreasing the heart rate and workload.Atenolol was patented in 1969 and approved for medical use in 1975. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It is available as a generic medication. In 2020, it was the 53rd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 12 million prescriptions.

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1. atenolol

   Atenolol is a beta-blocker medication primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart-associated chest pain (angina). It is also used to prevent migraines and treat certain types of irregular heartbeats. By blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in the body, Atenolol reduces strain on the heart and lowers blood pressure.

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1. Atenolol

   Atenolol is a selective β1 receptor antagonist, a drug belonging to the group of beta blockers, a class of drugs used primarily in cardiovascular diseases. Introduced in 1976, atenolol was developed as a replacement for propranolol in the treatment of hypertension. The chemical works by slowing down the heart and reducing its workload. Unlike propranolol, atenolol does not pass through the blood–brain barrier thus avoiding various central nervous system side effects. Atenolol is one of the most widely used β-blockers in the United Kingdom and was once the first-line treatment for hypertension. The role for β-blockers in hypertension was downgraded in June 2006 in the United Kingdom to fourth-line, as they perform less appropriately or effectively than newer drugs, particularly in the elderly.

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1. Atenolol

   A cardioselective beta-adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to PROPRANOLOL, but without a negative inotropic effect.

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1. • Beta Blocker

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of atenolol in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

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   The numerical value of atenolol in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=atenolol
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Atenolol
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atenolol
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=atenolol