Atenolol

Chemical formula: C₁₄H₂₂N₂O₃  Molecular mass: 266.336 g/mol  PubChem compound: 2249

Active ingredient description

Atenolol is a beta-blocker which is beta1-selective, (i.e. acts preferentially on beta1-adrenergic receptors in the heart). Atenolol is without intrinsic sympathomimetic and membrane-stabilising activities and as with other beta-blockers, has negative inotropic effects.

Medicine classification

This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:

ATC code Group title Classification
C07AB03 Atenolol C Cardiovascular system → C07 Beta blocking agents → C07A Beta blocking agents → C07AB Beta blocking agents, selective
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Product monographs

Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):

Title Information Source Document Type  
TENORMIN Tablets Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC
TENORMIN Solution for injection Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC

Structural formula

Graphic representation of the active ingredient's molecular structure

3D molecular structure

3D representation of the active ingredient's molecular structure

External identifiers

CAS Substance: 29122-68-7
DrugBank Drug: DB00335
KEGG Drug: D00235
PubChem Compound: 2249
RxNorm Ingredient: 1202
SNOMED-CT Concept: 387506000
Atenolol (substance)
UNII Identifier: 50VV3VW0TI
ATENOLOL

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