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Atenolol: Angina
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Atenolol is a selective antagonist of the ?1 - receptors, and has no membrane stabilizing and internal sympathicomimetic action. The basis of its antihypertensive action is depression of the renal renine secretion. Relive of the angina pectoris symptoms is due to reduction of the oxygen requirements of the myocardium. Atenolol reduces the cardiac output and contractility. In therapeutic dose it influences chronotrope, inotrope and dromotrope effects of the cardiac sympathetic stimulation. Its effects are better manifested during exercise and elevated sympathetic tone.
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Atenolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It ... is used to prevent angina (chest pain) and treat heart attacks. Atenolol is in a class of medications called beta blockers. It works by slowing the heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard.
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Atenolol is indicated in the management of hypertension. It may be used alone or concomitantly with other antihypertensive agents, particularly with a thiazide-type diuretic. Atenolol is ... indicated for the long-term management of patients with angina pectoris due to coronary atherosclerosis and is also indicated in the management of hemodynamically stable patients with definite or suspected acute myocardial infarction to reduce cardiovascular mortality.
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