Generic Atenolol

Generic atenolol is sold under the name Atenolol tablets and is available in several strengths, including 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg. A few of the companies that manufacture generic atenolol include Sandoz, Mylan Laboratories, and Watson Pharmaceuticals.

 

Generic Atenolol: An Overview

Atenolol (Tenormin®) is a prescription medication that is used for lowering blood pressure (hypertension), relieving angina symptoms, and improving the chances of survival after a heart attack. Atenolol may also be used for other reasons, such as treating migraines or anxiety.
 
Atenolol is part of a class of medicines called beta-adrenergic blocking agents, or beta blockers for short. The medicine helps to block a specific type of beta receptor called beta-1 receptors. By blocking beta-1 receptors, atenolol causes the reverse effect of adrenaline. It decreases heart rate and both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as well as the workload of the heart, meaning that the heart requires less blood and oxygen to work properly.
 
Atenolol was originally developed by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. It has since come off patent, making it available as a generic.
 

Generic Atenolol: Strengths

Generic atenolol is sold under the name Atenolol tablets and is available in several strengths, including:
 
  • Atenolol 25 mg tablets
  • Atenolol 50 mg tablets
  • Atenolol 100 mg tablets.
     

Who Makes Generic Atenolol?

Generic atenolol is currently manufactured by a number of companies, including but not limited to:
 
 
  • Mylan Laboratories
  • Sandoz
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals
  • Watson Pharmaceuticals.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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