Atenolol Tablet Description
Atenolol treats hypertension (high blood pressure) in pets. It can also be used for coronary artery disease-related chest pains or for regulating and slowing specific kinds of tachycardia (abnormal rapid heart rate).
*Sold per Tablet.
Atenolol is a beta-blocker it is used to treat heart conditions such as arrhythmias.
Which animals/pets is Atenolol Tablet for?
For use in dogs and cats.
Atenolol is used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, and it can also assist in lowering blood pressure and treating heart enlargement in cats.
What does Atenolol Tablet do?
Atenolol affects the impulses of certain nerves.
Atenolol Tablet side effects
The most frequently reported adverse reactions include:
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Low blood pressure
- Slow heartbeat
Other reactions may also occur, but are less likely.
Rarely, allergic reactions may occur. The signs of an allergic reaction include swelling, difficulty breathing, or rash. If these or any other symptoms occur, immediately contact your veterinarian.
Atenolol Tablet ingredients
Atenolol
Atenolol Tablet overdose: What to do?
Contact your closest animal hospital.
What to know before using Atenolol Tablet
Do not use in:
- Lactating or pregnant animals, unless your veterinarian determines that the benefits outweigh the risks
- Cats with left-sided heart failure because of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
- Pets with bronchospastic lung disease
- Pets with low heart rates
- Pets with heart block greater than first degree
- Pets with heart failure
- Hypersensitive pets (to any drug in this class)
Use with caution in pets with:
- Gastrointestinal ulcers
- Heart conditions
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Significant kidney disease
Dogs with certain ADRB1 genes can be more sensitive to this medication's effects.
How is Atenolol Tablet sold?
Sold by the tablet in 25 mg and 50 mg strengths.
Ranbaxy / Sandoz / Teva or other generic brand
Tips for using Atenolol Tablet
Atenolol is typically used in conjunction with other anti-arrhythmic cardiac medications.
Use as prescribed by your vet.
Learn how you can tell if your dog or cat has
high blood pressure.
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