Frontio Tablets

Adult dosage

For adults, take 1 tablet orally once a day. For patients with renal impairment, dosage should be reduced or the dosing interval should be extended. Adjust atenolol dosage according to creatinine clearance: - 15-35 mL/min/1.73 m²: 50 mg daily - <15 mL/min/1.73 m²: 50 mg every other day Adjust as appropriate based on age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used by individuals with allergies to specific ingredients, bradycardia, heart conduction disorders, cardiogenic shock, hypotension, metabolic acidosis, severe peripheral vascular issues, dysfunction syndromes, uncontrolled severe heart failure, anuria, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders. Patients with heart failure or asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease should use this medication with caution. Patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function also require caution. While taking this medication, various side effects may occur, including electrolyte imbalance, cardiac arrhythmias, hypotension, allergic reactions, central nervous system symptoms, gastrointestinal issues, blood disorders, neurological issues, respiratory problems, visual disturbances, skin issues, reproductive problems, and fatigue. If symptoms worsen or abnormal reactions occur, it is vital to discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Particularly, patients with heart-related symptoms need to be cautious as heart rate may slow excessively or angina symptoms may worsen. Additionally, this medication may affect blood sugar control in diabetic patients; therefore, regular blood glucose monitoring is required, and many drug interactions exist, necessitating consultation with a doctor or pharmacist when taking other medications. It is advised against use in pregnant or breastfeeding women due to potential risks to the fetus and infant, and its safety in children has not been established, thus not recommended. In cases of overdose, severe bradycardia, hypotension, heart failure, and bronchospasm may occur, requiring immediate medical attention and appropriate pharmaceutical treatment.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria, angioedema
• Bronchospasm (including asthma attacks)
• Confusion
• Headache
• Orthostatic hypotension (risk of fainting)
• Worsening heart failure

Mild side effects

• Hyperuricemia
• hypokalemia
• lactose intolerance
• hyponatremia
• bradycardia
• worsening heart failure
• orthostatic hypotension
• chills
• intermittent claudication
• Raynaud's phenomenon

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a light-blocking container. It is also recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius for safe storage.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, Bottle - 1000 tablets/bottle, Bottle - 2000 tablets/bottle, PTP - 100 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP × 10]