Nilol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Nilol also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Nilol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Nilol are Blurred vision, Cold hands. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Nilol as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Nilol are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Nilol is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Nilol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Nilol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Nilol in conditions like Diabetes, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Asthma. Other contraindications of Nilol have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Nilol with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Nilol is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Nilol is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nilol is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Nilol safe for pregnant women?
Nilol should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Nilol safe during breastfeeding?
Nilol should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Nilol on the Kidneys?
Nilol does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Nilol on the Liver?
Nilol may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Nilol on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Nilol on the heart, information on safety of Nilol for the heart is unavailable.
Nilol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nilol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nilol habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Nilol.
Interaction between Food and Nilol
Some foods when eaten with Nilol can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nilol
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Nilol and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Nilol should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because suddenly discontinuing of this drug can cause chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and heart attack. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Nilol is a brand name of atenolol and it is available in the form of a tablet. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as beta-blockers (beta1-selective (cardioselective) adrenoreceptor blocking agent). It is used for the management of hypertension (high blood pressure), chronic stable angina (chest pain) and acute myocardial infarction.
Yes, Nilol and amlodipine can be taken together only on your doctor's advice. Nilol give synergistic effect when taken along with amlodipine. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with amlodipine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Nilol may cause drowsiness (sleepiness). It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience drowsiness after taking this drug, then you are advised not to drive any vehicle or operate any machinery to avoid accidental injury.
Yes, Nilol and enalapril can be taken together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with enalapril then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
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