Atlin (Atenolol) is a cardioselective beta-blocking drug. It probably acts by reducing cardiac rate and contractility, which makes it effective in eliminating or reducing the symptoms of patients with angina. As with other beta-blockers, its mode of action in the treatment of hypertension is unclear.
Atenolol is without ISA (Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity) and MSA (Membrane Stabilizing Activity) and has a negative inotropic effect. Atenolol is effective for at least 24 hours after a single oral daily dose. The simplicity of dosing facilitates compliance by its acceptability to patients.
Indications
Atlin (Atenolol) is indicated for Hypertension, Angina Pectoris, and oral maintenance dosage for Arrythrriias after having controlled with i.v. Atenolol is also recommended for long-term prophylaxis of Myocardial Infarction.
Dosage and Administration
Hypertension
Most patients respond to 50-100mg daily given orally as a single oral dose. The effect will be fully established in 1-2 weeks. A further reduction in blood pressure may be achieved by combining it with other antihypertensive drugs, especially diuretics.
Angina
Most patients with angina will respond to 100mg daily as a single dose or 50mg given twice daily.
Arrhythmias
Having controlled arrhythmia with i.v. Atenolol, a suitable oral maintenance dosage is 50-100mg daily, given as a single dose.
Myocardial Infarction
For patients who present some days after suffering an acute Myocardial Infarction, an oral dose of 100mg daily is recommended for long-term prophylaxis of Myocardial Infarction.
When to Avoid Atlin? – Contraindications
Atlin is contraindicated with known hypersensitivity to the substances, bradycardia, cardiogenic shock, hypotension, metabolic acidosis, severe peripheral arterial circulatory disturbances, second or third-degree heart block, sick sinus syndrome, untreated phaeochromocytoma, and uncontrolled heart failure.
Atlin (atenolol) is not recommended for children. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Atlin Tablet’s Alternatives : Other Similar Brands
The following are Some Alternative Brands of Atlin and Their Manufacturers.
- Blokium : Highnoon Laboratories Ltd, Pakistan
- Cardaxen : Platinum Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan
- Cardiolite : CCL (Consolidated Chemical Laboratories) PVT Ltd, Pakistan
- Caten : Atco Laboratories Ltd, Pakistan
- Controbeat : Pfizer Laboratories Inc
- Hearten : Pharmatec Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd
- Nomin : Efroze Chemical Industries (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan
- Normitab : Nabiqasim Industries (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan
- Pulse : Werrick Pharmaceuticals, Pakistan
- Qunoten : Novartis (Pakistan) Ltd
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