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Page values for "Atenolol"

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FieldField typeValue
genericStringAtenolol
brandStringTenormin
structureFile
classesList of String, delimiter: ,[[:Category:Beta blockers|Beta blocker (cardioselective β1)]] [[:Category:Antihypertensives|Antihypertensive]]
mechanismString
usesString'"`UNIQ--vote-0000001B-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-0000001C-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-0000001D-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-0000001E-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-0000001F-QINU`"'
starting_doseString25-50 mg PO once daily; titrate to 100 mg/day
preparationsStringTablets 25, 50, 100 mg
fda_maxString100-200 mg/day depending on indication
pill_idText
routesList of String, delimiter: ,Oral
onsetStringBP effect within hours; full effect over 1-2 weeks
durationString24 hours (once-daily dosing supported by long elimination)
halflifeString6-9 hours (substantially longer in renal impairment due to renal elimination)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000020-QINU`"'
bioavailabilityString~50% (oral)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000021-QINU`"'
pregnancyString'''Documented fetal growth restriction with chronic exposure'''; avoid in pregnancy if alternative β-blockers are appropriate. The β-blocker most consistently associated with intrauterine growth concerns'"`UNIQ--ref-00000022-QINU`"'
legalString[[USLegal:Prescription only|Rx-only]] in US