Atenolol Flashcards
1
Q
What is it and mechanism
A
Beta Blocker
inhibits adrenaline binding to B1 receptors which lowers the heart rate and blood pressure
2
Q
indications
A
hypertension
chronic angina
arrhythmia
early intervention of an MI
3
Q
contraindications
A
asthma- bronchial obstruction hypotension brachycardia metabolic acidosis- caused hyperkalaemia AV block
4
Q
interactions
A
Adrenaline
Amiodarone (anti-arrhythmic)
Lidocaine (anaesthetic)
Theophylline (anti-muscarinic- bronchodilator)
5
Q
side effects
A
sleepy, tired, dizzy
cold peripheries
d and v
constipation
