Abstract

A REVIEW ON ATENOLOL

Ajesh Chauhan*

ABSTRACT

Atenolol, 4-(2-hydroxy-3-[(1-methylethyl) amino] propoxy) benzeneacetamide is a β1-selective (cardioselective) adrenoreceptor antagonist drug commonly used for management of hypertension, prevention of heart diseases as angina pectoris and control of some forms of cardiac arrithymia. it DA zwas first introduced in 1976 and has been approved by US FDA in August 1981 as therapeutic agent for hypertension and coronary artery disease. The present review outlines the pharmacology and importance of atenolol in medical field along with its dosage and side effects.

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