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Altol 25mg Strip Of 14 Tablets

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14 Tablet(s) in Strip
MRP 14.00
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Altol 25mg Strip Of 14 Tablets Description

Altol 25mg Strip Of 14 Tablets belongs to a class of medications known as Beta-blockers.

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Product Summary

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ContainsAtenolol
TherapyANTI-HYPERTENSIVE
molecules
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uses

Uses of Altol 25mg Strip Of 14 Tablets

  • Treatment of high blood pressure
  • To treat abnormal heartbeats
  • To treat chest pain caused due to reduced blood supply in heart muscles (angina pectoris)
  • Early treatment after a heart attack
contraindications

Contraindications of Altol 25mg Strip Of 14 Tablets

  • If you have an allergy to this medicine or any of the ingredients of this medicine
  • If you have uncontrolled heart failure or heart blocks
  • If you have abnormal heart rhythms
  • Have adrenal tumor (pheochromocytoma) that is not being treated
  • If you have a condition called metabolic acidosis (increased acidity in your body)
  • If you are suffering from low blood pressure
  • If you have a slow heart rate
sideEffects

Side effects of Altol 25mg Strip Of 14 Tablets

  • Slow heartbeat
  • Cold fingers and toes
  • Loose stools
  • Nausea
  • Tiredness
precautionsAndWarnings

Precautions and Warnings of Altol 25mg Strip Of 14 Tablets

pregnancy

Pregnancy

Q:
Can I take Altol 25mg Strip Of 14 Tablets during pregnancy?
A:
  • Altol 25mg Strip Of 14 Tablets crosses the placenta and can cause harm to the fetus
  • This medicine is not recommended to be used in pregnancy
breastfeeding

Breast Feeding

Q:
Can I take Altol 25mg Strip Of 14 Tablets while breastfeeding?
A:
This medicine passes into mother’s milk. This medicine may cause low blood sugar and slow heartbeat in your baby; hence, it is not safe to take Altol 25mg Strip Of 14 Tablets during breastfeeding.
driving

Driving

Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Altol 25mg Strip Of 14 Tablets?
A:
This medicine doesn't affect your ability to drive. However, it can cause dizziness or tiredness. Do not drive or operate machines if you experience such symptoms.
alcohol

Alcohol

Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Altol 25mg Strip Of 14 Tablets?
A:
  • Alcohol consumption along with this medicine can lower your blood pressure
  • It is advised to avoid alcohol during the treatment
otherGeneralWarnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You have asthma, this medicine can worsen your asthma
  • You have diabetes, caution is required. Atenolol may cause low blood sugar levels and also change the body's response to low blood sugar. You may not experience warning signs of low blood sugar, such ...
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  • You shall be undergoing a surgery
  • You have a condition of chest pain called Prinzmetal's angina
  • You have an overactive thyroid (thyrotoxicosis)
  • You have psoriasis, it can worsen this condition
modeOfAction

Mode of Action of Altol 25mg Strip Of 14 Tablets

How Does It Work?

Atenolol is a Beta-blocker. It works by slowing the heart rate and relaxing blood vessels, thus reducing high blood pressure.
directionsForUse

Directions for Use of Altol 25mg Strip Of 14 Tablets

  • Take Altol 25mg Strip Of 14 Tablets as directed by your doctor
  • Take this medicine every day at the corresponding time
interactions

Interactions of Altol 25mg Strip Of 14 Tablets

Interactions with other medicines

  • Medicines used to treat high blood pressure or migraine (Clonidine)
  • Medicines used to treat chest pain (Verapamil, Diltiazem, and Nifedipine)
  • Medicines used to treat irregular heartbeat (Disopyramide, Quinidine or Amiodarone)
  • Medicines used to treat heart problem (Digoxin)
  • Medicines that help to stimulate the heart (Epinephrine)
  • Medicines used to treat pain and inflammation (Ibuprofen or Indometacin)
  • Medicines used to treat diabetes, insulin or other diabetic medicines
  • Medicines used as anaesthesia (Cyclopropane and Trichlorethylene, Lidocaine, Procainamide)
storageAndDisposal

Storage and disposal of Altol 25mg Strip Of 14 Tablets

Do not store above 25°C. Store it in a dry place.
dosage

Dosage of Altol 25mg Strip Of 14 Tablets

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose may include slow heart rate, low blood pressure, tightness in chest, sometimes loss of consciousness. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor im...
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Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compe...
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Content Details

WRITTEN BY
doctor

Dr. Arpit Verma

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

REVIEWED BY
doctor

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q: Can I stop the medication on my own?

A: Don’t suddenly stop taking a beta-blocker without talking to your doctor. If you stop the medication of a beta-blocker suddenly, you can suffer from chest pain, irregular heartbeat or heart attack. Your doctor will decrease your dose gradually over weeks before stopping it.

Q: What special precautions should I follow?

A: If you experience any symptoms of dizziness, syncope, vision problems, sexual dysfunction, slowing of heart rate, etc. then immediately report to the doctor. The doctor will then adjust your dose depending on your blood pressure, heart rate, level of the medicine in our serum and other such relevant factors.

Q: I shall be soon undergoing surgery, is there any precaution needed for the same?

A: Yes, it would be best if you inform your doctor that you are taking this medicine. This medicine can have interactions with anaesthesia given during surgery, hence your anaesthetic must know the same and plan accordingly.
Last Updated on: 02 Dec 2021 | 08:03 PM (IST)

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