Atenolol
(uh-TEN-oh-lol)
Definition | Special instructions | Missed dose | Side effects | Warning signs | Contact us
What is atenolol?
Atenolol (Tenormin") belongs to a class of drugs known as
beta-blockers. It is used to treat
high blood pressure, fast heartbeat or
chest pain. It comes in a tablet or an injection, and may also be made as a liquid from your pharmacy.
Special Instructions
Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your child's doctor tells you.
Do not stop taking this medicine without asking your child's doctor.
Ask the doctor or pharmacist before giving any over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
Make sure your child's doctor knows if your child has
asthma or
diabetes before giving this medicine.
Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats your child knows he/she is using this medicine.
Do not use after the expiration date on the bottle / package.
Keep this medication out of the reach of children.
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If a Dose of Atenolol is Missed
For any medication information related to your child's dosing schedule and / or missed doses, contact the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.
Side Effects of Atenolol
Call your child's doctor if the following effects continue or are bothersome:
Feeling dizzy
Feeling tired or weak
Wheezing or trouble breathing
Slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat
Cold hands and feet
Sleep problems
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Warning Signs Associated with Atenolol
Call your child's doctor right away if your child has trouble breathing, has a severe headache, skin rash, or passes out.
Contact us
For additional information on this or any Health Topic, please call the Family Resource Center, 513-636-7606, or your pediatrician.
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Patient Education Program V 5143 1/00, rev. 9/05, 9/07
