Atenolol

Atenolol

Cardiovascular Prescription only ATC code: C07AB03

Prescription status is set country by country — the label where you live is the one that applies.

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Typical dose
25–100 mg
1× a day

A usual adult range, not a national label — the dose and the timing differ by country and by product.

Used for

  • Hypertension
  • Angina pectoris
  • Arrhythmia

Approved uses differ by country — some of these may be off-label or unapproved where you live.

Worth knowing

  • Do not stop abruptly
  • Can slow the heart rate
  • Use with caution in asthma
  • Caution with kidney disease

Markers to watch

Reference information, not medical advice. Discuss any change with your doctor.