Can atenolol be used for high blood pressure and a-fib?

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Can atenolol be used for high blood pressure and a-fib?​

4 Aug 2012. Yes, this could be used for both high blood pressure and for helping your A-fib. Atenolol is a beta blocker which lowers blood pressure and it also helps to regulate the heart rate. It lowers the rate of the heart at rest and while exercising.
How long does it take for atenolol 50 mg to work?
Hypertension. The initial dose of atenolol is 50 mg given as one tablet a day either alone or added to diuretic therapy. The full effect of this dose will usually be seen within one to two weeks. If an optimal response is not achieved, the dosage should be increased to atenolol 100 mg given as one tablet a day.
What happens if you drink apple juice with atenolol?
This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. See also Warning section. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually 1 to 2 times daily. Apple juice and orange juice may prevent your body from fully absorbing atenolol.

What is the solubility of atenolol in water?​

Atenolol (free base) has a molecular weight of 266. It is a relatively polar hydrophilic compound with a water solubility of 26.5 mg/mL at 37°C and a log partition coefficient (octanol/water) of 0.23.

How much atenolol can you take in a day?
The initial dose of atenolol is 50 mg given as one tablet a day. If an optimal response is not achieved within one week, the dosage should be increased to atenolol 100 mg given as one tablet a day. Some patients may require a dosage of 200 mg once a day for optimal effect.
Is atenolol a competitive inhibitor?
Atenolol, like other beta-blockers, is a competitive inhibitor of beta-receptor agonists and its effects on the heart can be reversed by administration of such agents: e.g., dobutamine or isoproterenol with caution (see section on OVERDOSAGE).