Is A Prescription Required To Purchase Tenormin?
A Prescription is required to acquire Tenormin from licensed online Canadian pharmacies.
What Is The Drug Tenormin Used For?
Tenormin is prescribed by the doctor for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), in adults. It is also used for prevention of angina (chest pain) in adults.
How Does Tenormin Work in the Body?
Tenormin (atenolol) belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers. It makes your heart beat slowly and less forcefully. This medication does not cure blood pressure but helps to control it.
What is the generic form of Tenormin?
The generic form of Tenormin is atenolol and is manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals.
How Is Tenormin Supplied and Stored?
The generic version of Tenormin (atenolol) is available as 50 mg and 100 mg dosage in the packaging of 200 tablets.
The medication should be stored at a temperature between 15°C and 30°C, away from moisture and light. It should be kept out of sight and reach of children.
What Is the Cost of Generic Tenormin?
Our verified online pharmacy is pleased to offer you the generic Tenormin (atenolol) 50 mg at an unbeatable price of $57 for a supply of 200 tablets, which is $0.29 per unit. It is best to compare the prices of drugs online at edrugsearch or Pharmacychecker.Com.
Is Atenolol Selective Or Nonselective?
Atenolol is a selective beta1-receptor antagonist (commonly known as beta-blockers). It is used for the treatment of hypertension.
Are Atenolol And Metoprolol The Same Drug?
Both Atenolol and Metoprolol belong to the same class of drugs that is beta-blockers. Metoprolol is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, long-term treatment of angina (chest pain) and treatment as well as prevention of heart attack. Atenolol is used for the treatment of high blood pressure as well as prevention of angina attacks.
Can You Take Atenolol For Anxiety?
As is the case with many other beta-blockers, atenolol can be used as an off-label drug for the treatment of anxiety. However, you should talk to your doctor before using atenolol for anxiety or any other purpose.
Is Atenolol Used For Heart Palpitations?
Atenolol can be used to slow down your heart rate, improve blood flow through your body, thus reducing the risk of palpitations. Atenolol can be taken in case of irregular heartbeats or high blood pressure.
Can Atenolol Make You Gain Weight?
Weight gain can be a common side effect of many beta-blockers such as atenolol and metoprolol. It is not known why beta-blockers lead to weight gain.
How Should I Take Tenormin?
Tenormin should be taken exactly as prescribed by your healthcare professional. Take this medicine at the same time every day. The usual recommended dose is 50 mg to 100 mg taken once a day. Take the medication by swallowing with a whole glass of water. Your doctor will decide the dose of Tenormin that you should take depending on your condition. Your doctor may add another medicine such as a water pill or vasodilator along with this medication for treatment of high blood pressure. Do not stop taking Tenormin or change your dose without consulting your doctor as this can be dangerous.
Can I Stop Taking Tenormin Abruptly?
Do not stop taking Tenormin suddenly. This could cause chest pain or a heart attack. If your doctor decides that you should stop taking Tenormin, your dose may be reduced so that you need to use it less and less before you stop the medication completely.
What Should You Avoid While Taking Tenormin?
Tenormin can lead to fatigue and dizziness. Be careful while doing anything that requires your alertness (such as driving) while you are taking Tenormin.
How is Tenormin Metabolized in Body?
The drug is metabolized to a very less extent in liver and more than 90% reaches the blood unchanged. It has a half-life of 6 to 7 hours.
What Are The Possible Side Effects of Tenormin?
Like all other medications, Tenormin can also cause side effects. Most common side effects include cough, cold fingers and toes, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, joint and back pain, nausea, tiredness, trouble sleeping, vertigo, decreased heart rate leading to dizziness and fainting, chest pain, allergic reactions including rash, swelling of the lips, face or neck, difficulty breathing or speaking. Some rare side effects of Tenormin include dizziness or lightheadedness leading to fainting can occur when changing positions, for example from lying down to standing up, irregular heartbeat, memory problems, shortness of breath, leg swelling from fluid retention, skin reactions such as rash and vision problems. These are not all the possible side effects of Tenormin. In case of any unexpected effect, contact your doctor immediately.
When Should You Not Take Tenormin?
Do not take Tenormin if you:
- Are allergic to atenolol or any of its other ingredients in Tenormin
- Have slow or irregular heartbeats or have been told that you have heart block
- Had severe heart damage and your heart is not able to pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs
- Have a problem with your heart’s electrical conduction (that causes chest pain, difficulty breathing, nausea, fatigue, fainting)
- Have heart failure and you notice that your symptoms are getting worse.
- Have low blood pressure
- Have serious problems with blood flow in your legs and feet (peripheral artery disease)
- Have loss of sensation with agents that cause heart failure
- Have a condition called pheochromocytoma (a tumor of the adrenal gland)
- Have a condition called metabolic acidosis (abnormal levels of acids in your blood)
- Are 18 years old or less
What Should You Tell Your Doctor Before taking Tenormin?
Before you start taking Tenormin, be sure to tell your doctor if you:
- Have a history of heart problems
- Have a history of fainting
- Have or had allergies or allergic reactions
- Have any breathing disorder such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema
- Have diabetes and take medicines to control blood sugar
- Have kidney problems
- Have ever been told that you suffer from a particular type of chest pain (angina), called Prinzmetal’s angina.
- Develop a skin rash while taking Tenormin
- Have circulation problems like Raynaud’s syndrome
- Have thyroid disorder
- Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Tenormin is usually not recommended in pregnancy. Your healthcare professional will consider the benefits to you versus the risks to the unborn baby.
- Are breastfeeding. The drug can pass into breast milk and cause harm to the nursing baby.
What Medicines Can Interact With Tenormin?
It is important to tell your healthcare professional about all other medicines that you have taken recently including any kind of supplements and non-prescription drugs.
Medicines which interact with Tenormin include:
- Medicines used to lower blood pressure or treat angina including beta-blockers (such as clonidine), calcium channel blockers (such as verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine), catecholamine-depleting drugs (such as reserpine or guanethidine)
- Medicines used for the treatment of irregular heartbeats (disopyramide or amiodarone)
- Drugs for the treatment of heart failure such as digoxin
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or indomethacin
- anesthetic drugs used during surgery
- Fingolimod (a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis)
Where Can I Buy Tenormin Online?
If prescribed by your healthcare professional, Tenormin can be bought directly from Canadian Online Pharmacy. You will not have to wait to start your therapy due to the swift shipping service provided by us.
How Is Tenormin Delivered?
The standard delivery fee is $10.00. The orders are usually shipped in 2-3 working days after the processing of the order. The medication package is delivered by regular mail within 10-14 business days after it has been shipped.
For further information and aid, you can contact our Customer Service at 1877-240-4438 or email us at
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References:
1. https://www.astrazeneca.ca/content/dam/az-ca/downloads/productinformation/tenormin-product-monograph-en.pdf
2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/018240s031lbl.pdf
3. https://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/drugs/beta-blockers
4. http://chemocare.com/chemotherapy/side-effects/heart-palpatations.aspx
5. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/expert-answers/beta-blockers/faq-20058385