Alonet Teva Special Precautions

Take special care with Alonet: If patient suffers from insufficient pumping strength of the heart (decompensation cordis) which is not treated; atenolol reduces the strength with which the heart contracts.
If patient suffers from Prinzmetal Angina; the number and the duration of the angina-attacks can increase.
If patient suffers from impaired blood flow to the arms and legs (peripheral blood flow disorders); the symptoms of these disorders may worsen.
If patient suffers from a certain disorder in the conduction in the heart (1st degree heart block); he/she may use Alonet only with extreme caution.
If patient is diabetic; he/she may not immediately notice symptoms of a too low blood sugar level when using atenolol.
When the number of heart beats drops to below 50-55 beats per minute; the dose must be reduced.
When the treatment is stopped the dose should be gradually reduced over 1 to 2 weeks in order to prevent the worsening of the heart rhythm disorders and/or increased blood pressure.
If patient is very allergic (hypersensitive) to certain substances; the reactions can get worse.
If patient suffers from disorder of the airways; the symptoms of shortness of breath can worsen.
If patient suffers from an impaired functioning of the kidneys; the dose should be reduced.
Consult the doctor if one of the previously mentioned warnings is applicable to the patient, or has been in the past.
Take this medicine exactly as it has been prescribed. Consult the doctor or pharmacist if patient has doubts about the use.
Effects that can be expected when the treatment with Alonet is stopped: If without the advice of a doctor the patient suddenly discontinue the use of Alonet, the symptoms he/she had before the treatment of Alonet was started, may come back worse.
Consult the doctor or pharmacist of patient have any questions on the use of medicine.
Drive and using machines: Sometimes the use of Alonet can cause dizziness (see Side Effects). If patient experiences any of these side effects, do not drive and/or operate machines that require full attention.