Generic Name:

Therapeutic Class:

High Blood Pressure

Availability:

Rx

Common Brands:

Form:

Oral tablet

ATENOLOL (a TEN oh lole) is a beta blocker. It decreases the amount of work your heart has to do and helps your heart beat regularly. It treats high blood pressure and/or prevent chest pain (also called angina). It is also used after a heart attack to prevent a second one.