Atenolol: -Pathopsyiology -Indications -Avoided -Side effects

-B- blocker, act in the heart, peripheral vaculature, bronchi, pancreus & liver -Hypertension (not 1/2/3rd line), angina, post MI, Arrhythmias, Heart failure -In patients with a history of asthma & bronchospasm -respiratory disease, fatigue (reduction of pulse & rate), Coldness of extramities -Cross BBB- sleep distubances & nightmares