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Reviewed By Sureshvarma D , MPharma
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Composition :

ATENOLOL-500MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

BIOCHEM PHARMA, LG 113 / A, Xth Central Mall, Mahavir Nagar, 90ft Road, Next to D Mart, Kandivali - West, Mumbai - 400067.
Other Info - UNI0140

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FAQs

UNILOC TABLET contains atenolol, which primarily helps relax our blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. Thus, UNILOC TABLET helps lower your raised blood pressure and reduce the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future.

Yes, UNILOC TABLET can be taken at night or any other time. It is better to take it at a fixed time.

UNILOC TABLET is prescribed for long-term or chronic conditions. It is advised to continue your medicine even after your blood pressure is under control. Stopping the intake of UNILOC TABLET can increase the chance of having a heart attack, stroke and raised blood pressure. If you have any discomfort, please consult your doctor immediately.

Usually, UNILOC TABLET is prescribed for a long term treatment ranging from weeks to months for treating heart-related conditions and disorders. However, taking it on your own for years without a doctor's consent can be fatal. Hence, only take it as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you.

UNILOC TABLET may cause dizziness if you are lying down or sitting gets up slowly to avoid it. If you feel extremely dizzy, please consult your doctor and do as advised.

Patients with hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), lung disease (asthma) and diabetes should consult a doctor before taking UNILOC TABLET. The doctor may suggest an appropriate diagnostic test before prescribing UNILOC TABLET to you.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid alcohol consumption while taking UNILOC TABLET as it may cause dizziness or lightheadedness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

UNILOC TABLET should not be taken until prescribed. UNILOC TABLET is a Category D pregnancy drug. Pregnant mothers should exercise caution during pregnancy before taking UNILOC TABLET as it has been shown to cross the placental barrier and linked with intrauterine growth restriction.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Caution should be exercised, and it is advisable to consult a doctor before using it. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing them to you. Risk of neonatal hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) and bradycardia (slow heartbeat or rate).

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Driving

Caution

Drive only if you are physically stable and mentally focussed. You may experience dizziness after taking this medication; you should not drive or operate any machinery or vehicles.

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Liver

Caution

UNILOC TABLET to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. Please consult your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

UNILOC TABLET is not recommended for kidney failure patients or those at a severe kidney damage level. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing them to you.

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Children

Caution

UNILOC TABLET is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Please consult your doctor for more information.

About UNILOC TABLET

UNILOC TABLET belongs to a group of heart disease-related medicines known as beta-blockers. It helps in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), and chest pain with painful tightness in the chest (angina pectoris). It protects the heart in the early treatment after a heart attack (myocardial infarction). High blood pressure increases the heart's workload, and if it continues for a long time, the heart and blood vessels (arteries) may not function properly. It can damage the arteries of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. However, lowering blood pressure may reduce the risk of stroke and heart attacks.

UNILOC TABLET contains atenolol, which primarily helps relax our blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. Thus, UNILOC TABLET helps lower your raised blood pressure and reduce the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future.

Your doctor will advise you on how often you take UNILOC TABLET based on your medical condition. Sometimes, you may experience headaches, cold hands/feet, diarrhoea, feeling sick (nausea), tired, aching muscles, depressed mood, and dizziness. Most of these side effects of UNILOC TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, contact your doctor.

Don't stop taking UNILOC TABLET without talking to your doctor first. Stopping UNILOC TABLET gradually may cause heart rhythm and blood pressure changes and cause chest pain or a heart attack. Your doctor will lower your dose slowly over some time to help prevent these symptoms. If you are a pregnant woman or nursing mother, do not consume UNILOC TABLET without consulting your doctor. Talk to your doctor before taking the UNILOC TABLET if you have a very slow heartbeat, asthma, diabetes, thyrotoxicosis (thyroid gland disorders), serious heart condition (sick sinus syndrome) or any heart blockage, and severe kidney disease. UNILOC TABLET is not recommended for children below 12 years. Before taking the UNILOC TABLET, inform your doctor about your medical history and ongoing therapies to rule out potential adverse effects or interactions.

Uses of UNILOC TABLET

High blood pressure (hypertension), Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmias), Heart-related chest pain (angina), and Prevention of heart attack or stroke.

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Medicinal Benefits

UNILOC TABLET contains atenolol, which primarily helps relax our blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. Thus, UNILOC TABLET helps lower your raised blood pressure and reduce the risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of UNILOC TABLET

  • Headache
  • Cold hands/feet
  • Diarrhoea
  • Feeling sick (nausea)
  • Feeling tired
  • Aching and tired muscles
  • Depressed mood
  • Dizziness

Drug Warnings

UNILOC TABLET should not be used in patients who have a cardiogenic shock (the heart is unable to pump enough blood), congestive heart failure, bradycardia (a very slow heartbeat), anuria (the kidneys are unable to make urine), or are allergic to this product. Don't stop taking UNILOC TABLET without first consulting your doctor. Stopping UNILOC TABLET suddenly may result in changes in heart rhythm and blood pressure, as well as chest pain or a heart attack. To help prevent these side effects, your doctor will gradually reduce your dose over time. UNILOC TABLET is not recommended in children below 12 years. The use of UNILOC TABLET could mask diabetes symptoms. So, if you have diabetes, inform your doctor. If you take UNILOC TABLET with anticoagulants like warfarin, you should check your prothrombin time on a regular basis.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Uniloc Tablet:
Taking Uniloc Tablet with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Uniloc Tablet with Ziprasidone is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Uniloc Tablet:
The combination of Amiodarone and Uniloc Tablet may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that Amiodarone and Uniloc Tablet interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Uniloc Tablet:
Combining Uniloc Tablet with Disopyramide can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm .

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Uniloc Tablet with Disopyramide is not recommended, as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Uniloc Tablet:
Using sotalol together with Uniloc Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Uniloc Tablet with Sotalol is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevofloxacinChlorpropamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Uniloc Tablet:
Coadministration of Uniloc Tablet and Chlorpropamide can affect blood glucose levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Uniloc Tablet with Chlorpropamide can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. It is important to monitor your blood sugar levels and watch out for symptoms like increased thirst, frequent urination, and changes in your heartbeat. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevofloxacinIomeprol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Uniloc Tablet:
Coadministration of Uniloc Tablet and Iomeprol can cause seizures (a sudden, violent, uncontrollable contraction of a group of muscles).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Uniloc Tablet with Iomeprol together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. "If you need to take both medications together, it's important to have regular check-ups with your doctor. If you notice any of these signs - close monitoring, seizures, or a condition related to head injury - make sure to contact your doctor right away." Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Uniloc Tablet:
Taking Uniloc Tablet with citalopram increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Concomitant administration of Uniloc Tablet with citalopram can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, get medical help immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevofloxacinLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Uniloc Tablet:
Coadministration of Uniloc Tablet and Lomitapide can increase the risk of liver issues.

How to manage the interaction:
Concomitant administration of Uniloc Tablet alongside lomitapide can result in an interaction, they can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you have a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Uniloc Tablet:
Coadministration of Uniloc Tablet with Haloperidol can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Uniloc Tablet with haloperidol can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, get medical help immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevofloxacinVandetanib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Uniloc Tablet:
Although it is a very rare adverse effect, taking Uniloc Tablet with Vandetanib increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm. If you're dealing with other heart illnesses, electrolyte imbalances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss likely due to serious or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting), you may be at greater risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Although concomitant administration of Uniloc Tablet with Vandetanib can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, get medical help immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

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Special Advise

  • Patients with hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), lung disease (asthma) and diabetes should inform a doctor before taking UNILOC TABLET. The doctor may suggest an appropriate diagnostic test before prescribing UNILOC TABLET to you.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with BMI (Body Mass Index) 19.5-24.9.
  • Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Limiting sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, then immediately contact your doctor.
  • Include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids containing food and drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to help lower your elevated blood pressure.

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