Atenolol
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In medicine, atenolol is a cardioselective adrenergic beta-antagonist that is "possessing properties and potency similar to propranolol, but without a negative inotropic effect."[1]
Metabolism
Atenolol is excreted unchanged in the kidneys. Elimination is dependent on the glomerular filtration rate. Atenolol is not metabolized in the liver by cytochrome P-450 2D6 allele.
Dosage
For healthy adults, the starting dose is 50 mg orally once daily and the maximum dose is 100 mg orally once daily.
External links
The most up-to-date information about Atenolol and other drugs can be found at the following sites.
- Atenolol - FDA approved drug information (drug label) from DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
- Atenolol - Drug information for consumers from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
- Atenolol - Detailed information from DrugBank.
References
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Atenolol (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.