Atenolol - Drug Card Flashcards
1
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Atenolol - Drug Class
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Adrenergic Antagonist
Beta1 Blocker
2
Q
Atenolol - Uses
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hypertension
angina (chest pain)
acute MI (heart attack)
PO onset = 1 hour
peaks in 2-4 hours
3
Q
Atenolol - Mechanism of Action
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decreases hear rate and blood pressure
4
Q
Atenolol - side effects
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depression
dizziness
drowsiness
erectile dysfunction
5
Q
Atenolol - life threatening side effects
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bronchospasm
dysthytmia
6
Q
Atenolol - contraindications
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increased absorption with anticholinergics
decreased effect with steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
increased risk of low blood glucose when on insulin or other oral meds
