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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Jan 1, 2025 | 2:49 PM IST
Aten-D Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It contains Atenolol and Indapamide, which reduces the heart rate and makes the heart to pump blood efficiently throughout the body. Also, it inhibits excess salt absorption in the body, resulting in increased chloride, sodium and water excretion through urine. This helps lower blood pressure. In some cases, you may experience blurred vision, sweating, tiredness, dehydration, constipation, dizziness, headache, nausea, cold hands or feet and muscle cramps. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Zydus Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Aten-D Tablet

Aten-D Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood exerts high pressure (force exerted by circulating blood) against blood vessel's walls. This condition makes the heart work harder to pump blood into the whole body. Hypertension can cause severe health complications, including stroke, heart failure, heart attack and kidney failure.

Aten-D Tablet contains Atenolol (beta-blocker) and Indapamide (diuretic or water pill). Atenolol belongs to the class of 'beta-blockers' and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) and uneven heartbeats (arrhythmias). It reduces the heart rate and makes the heart to pump blood efficiently throughout the body. Atenolol is also used to protect the heart during the treatment of a heart attack. Indapamide is a thiazide diuretic that inhibits excess salt absorption in the body, resulting in increased chloride, sodium and water excretion through urine. This diuresis process (increased urine production) and excess salts and fluid removal help lower blood pressure. Indapamide is also used to treat fluid retention and overload (oedema) in patients with congestive heart failure.

You can take Aten-D Tablet with food or without food. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Aten-D Tablet based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience blurred vision, sweating, tiredness, dehydration, constipation, dizziness, headache, nausea, cold hands or feet and muscle cramps. Most of these side effects of Aten-D Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not stop taking Aten-D Tablet without consulting your doctor since it may worsen your condition and increase the risk of future heart problems. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from kidney, liver or heart diseases, diabetes, gout and asthma. Please tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or have any allergic reactions to Aten-D Tablet . Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the body's swelling. Let your doctor know if you use any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, before starting Aten-D Tablet . If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that the dosage of Aten-D Tablet can be prescribed accordingly.

Uses of Aten-D Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).

Medicinal Benefits

Aten-D Tablet treats hypertension (high blood pressure) and consists of Atenolol (beta-blocker) and Indapamide (diuretic or water pill). Atenolol is a 'beta-blocker' that treats high blood pressure by blocking the release of stress hormones (like adrenaline or non-adrenaline), thereby relieving angina (chest pain) and uneven heartbeats (arrhythmias). Indapamide is a thiazide diuretic that inhibits excess salt absorption in the body, resulting in increased electrolytes and water excretion through urine. Indapamide is also used to treat fluid retention (oedema) in patients with congestive heart failure. Thus, Aten-D Tablet reduces raised blood pressure by minimizing fluid overload (oedema) and reducing the heart's blood-pumping activity.

Side Effects of Aten-D Tablet

  • Blurred Vision 

  • Sweating

  • Tiredness 

  • Dehydration 

  • Constipation 

  • Dizziness 

  • Headache 

  • Nausea 

  • Cold hands or feet 

  • Muscle cramps

  • Difficulty breathing

  • Tightness in the chest

Directions for Use

Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not use Aten-D Tablet if you are allergic to Aten-D Tablet or any of its components. Let your doctor know if you have any history of severe kidney or liver diseases, low potassium levels (hypokalaemia), chest pain (angina), poor blood circulation or controlled heart failure, first-degree heart block, diabetes, thyrotoxicosis (a condition caused by an overactive thyroid gland), liver problems and adrenal gland diseases. Let your doctor know if you have anuria (kidneys aren't producing urine), fluid or electrolyte imbalance, lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune inflammatory disease-causing scaly red patches on the skin), gout, abnormal heart rhythms, thyroid disorders and asthma before starting Aten-D Tablet . It is essential to let your doctor know if you are a pregnant or a breastfeeding mother before using Aten-D Tablet . Please ask your doctor if you plan to conceive or are pregnant before using Aten-D Tablet . Aten-D Tablet can increase the chances of light-headedness so rise slowly if you are sitting/lying and avoid operating any machine or doing any work that needs mental alertness. Aten-D Tablet is not recommended in people less than 18 years of age.

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Drug-Drug Interactions

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IndapamideDroperidol
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IndapamideThioridazine
Critical

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with body mass index (BMI) between 19.5 and 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.

  • Limit sodium chloride intake (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.

  • If you are taking alcohol, use only one serving for women and two servings for men.

  • Quit smoking to lower the risk of heart diseases. 

  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spent time with your loved ones to cope with stress.

  • Monitor your blood pressure daily, and if you notice any fluctuations frequently, please contact your doctor immediately.

  • Try including heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid-containing foods in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oils like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil that help in lowering your elevated blood pressure.

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How Aten-D Tablet Works

Aten-D Tablet contains Atenolol (beta-blocker) and Indapamide (diuretic or water pill). Atenolol belongs to the class of 'beta-blockers' and is used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) and uneven heartbeats (arrhythmias). It reduces the heart rate and makes the heart to pump blood efficiently throughout the body. Atenolol is also used to protect the heart during the treatment of a heart attack. Indapamide is a thiazide diuretic that inhibits excess salt absorption in the body, resulting in increased chloride, sodium and water excretion through urine. This diuresis process (increased urine production) and excess salts and fluid removal help lower blood pressure. Indapamide is also used to treat fluid retention and overload (oedema) in patients with congestive heart failure.

What if I have taken an overdose of Aten-D Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Aten-D Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol may lower your blood pressure. It would help if you avoided or limit consuming alcohol whilst taking this medicine

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Pregnancy

Caution

Indapamide in Aten-D Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy. However, it is advised to seek medical advice before using Aten-D Tablet if you plan to conceive or pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There are limited studies on how Aten-D Tablet affects the breastfed infants. However, Indapamide in Aten-D Tablet may pass into the breast milk during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before using Aten-D Tablet if you are a lactating mother.

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Driving

Caution

Aten-D Tablet may cause side effects due to lowering of the blood pressure such as dizziness or tiredness. If you feel dizzy or tired when taking this medicine, do not drive or use any tools or machines.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using Aten-D Tablet .

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Aten-D Tablet .

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Children

Unsafe

Aten-D Tablet is not recommended for use in people below 18 years of age.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India.
Other Info - ATE0014

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FAQs

Aten-D Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
Aten-D Tablet consists of Atenolol and Indapamide medicines. Atenolol is a 'beta-blocker' and treats high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) and uneven heartbeats (arrhythmias) by reducing the heart rate and making the heart pump blood throughout the body. Indapamide is a thiazide diuretic that inhibits excess salt absorption in the body, thereby preventing fluid retention and lowering the blood pressure caused due to extra fluids.
Aten-D Tablet is recommended to use in dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking Aten-D Tablet on your own as it may lead to a sudden rise in blood pressure increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Aten-D Tablet can cause dehydration and dry mouth. Drink plenty of fluids to manage and let your doctor know if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
Aten-D Tablet can cause dizziness as one of its side effects. If you feel dizzy, try getting up slowly from a sitting or lying position. If your dizziness is severe or unmanageable, please seek medical advice.
It is advised to consult your doctor before taking Aten-D Tablet if you have a history of severe kidney or liver diseases, low potassium levels (hypokalaemia), diabetes, gout, abnormal heart rhythms, thyroid disorders and asthma.
It is recommended to please consult your doctor since diuretics (water pills) may increase blood sugar levels. Besides this, beta-blockers (blood pressure-lowering agents) can mask hypoglycemia symptoms (low blood sugar).
Even though your blood pressure becomes normal after using Aten-D Tablet , it may switch back to high ranges if you stop using it. Your doctor may change the dosing schedule based on your blood pressure range.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

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