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Therapeutic Class:

Anti-arrhythmics

Availability:

Rx

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Form:

Oral tablet

ATENOLOL (a TEN oh lole) treats high blood pressure. It also prevents chest pain (angina) or further damage after a heart attack. It works by lowering your blood pressure and heart rate, making it easier for your heart to pump blood to the rest of your body. It belongs to a group of medications called beta blockers.