يستعمل دواء اتينو-سي 100/25 مجم 20 قرصateno-c 100/25mg 20 tab. beta blocker and thiazide diuretics beta blocker and thiazide diuretics

indications for atenolol + chlorthalidone -beta blocker and thiazide diuretics are given in combination to treat hypertension. -atenolol reduces the work load on the heart and chlorthalidone reduce the hypertension by increasing the flow of urine. -1. hypertension -mechanism of action of atenolol -atenolol is a cardio selective beta-1 adrenergic antagonist. it has negative chronotropic and negative inotropic effects on heart. it decreases oxygen consumption; cardiac work and aortic pressure. it decreases nor adrenaline and renin releases. it decreases central sympathetic out flow in sympathetic over activity it prolongs systole by retarding conduction. it increases oxygen supply and exercise tolerance in angina patients. the drug decreases bp in hypertensive individuals; both systolic and diastolic bp is reduced. -antimigraine action: atenolol is useful in migraine due to its beta blockade action. through beta blockade action it inhibits vasodilation and relieves migraine.