Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Jamp-Atenolol (Jamp Pharma, 50 mg, 100 mg)
Serious Warnings and Precautions
You should follow your healthcare professional’s instructions on how to reduce and stop your dose carefully and safely. If you have chest pain (angina) and then suddenly stop taking JAMP-Atenolol, you can experience serious side effects, including:
You should talk to your healthcare professional before stopping or lowering your dose of JAMP-Atenolol. You may be requested to limit your physical activity and / or to temporarily re-establish your previous dosing. |
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What is JAMP-Atenolol used for?
JAMP-Atenolol is used in adults (18 years of age or older) to:
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How does JAMP-Atenolol work?
JAMP-Atenolol belongs to a group of drugs called “beta blockers”. It makes your heart beat more slowly and less forcefully. This medicine does not cure your disease but helps to control it.
What are the ingredients in JAMP-Atenolol?
Medicinal ingredient: atenolol.
Non-medicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, heavy magnesium carbonate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, maize starch, polyethylene glycol 6000, purified talc, sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium starch glycolate and titanium dioxide.
JAMP-Atenolol comes in the following dosage forms:
Tablets: 50 mg and 100 mg
Do not use JAMP-Atenolol if:
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body’s needs.
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To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take JAMP-Atenolol. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:
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Prinzmetal’s angina.
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Other warnings you should know about:
Driving and using machines: JAMP-Atenolol can cause dizziness or fatigue. Before doing tasks that require special attention, wait until you know how you respond to JAMP-Atenolol.
Heart rate: You may notice that your heart rate becomes slower while taking JAMP-Atenolol. This is normal but if you are concerned, please talk to your healthcare professional about it.
Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.
The following may interact with JAMP-Atenolol:
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How to take JAMP-Atenolol:
Take JAMP-Atenolol:
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Your healthcare professional may add another medicine like a diuretic (water pill) and / or a vasodilator for you to take along with JAMP-Atenolol to treat your high blood pressure.
If you have the impression that the effect of JAMP-Atenolol is too strong or too weak, talk to your healthcare professional as soon as possible.
Do not stop taking JAMP-Atenolol or change your dose without consulting your healthcare professional. This can be dangerous. If you suddenly stop taking JAMP-Atenolol, this could cause chest pain or a heart attack. If your healthcare professional decides that you should stop taking JAMP-Atenolol, your dose may be reduced so that you need to use it less and less before you stop the medication completely.
Usual dose:
Your healthcare professional will decide how much JAMP-Atenolol you should take each day depending on your condition. The usual dose is as follows:
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Overdose:
| If you think you, or a person you are caring for, have taken too much JAMP-Atenolol, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department, or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms. |
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Missed Dose:
If you miss a dose, take the dose as soon as you remember. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for the missed dose.
What are possible side effects from using JAMP-Atenolol?
These are not all the possible side effects you may have when taking JAMP-Atenolol. If you experience any side effects not listed here, tell your healthcare professional.
Side effects may include:
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Serious side effects and what to do about them
| Symptom / effect | Talk to your healthcare professional | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help | |
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| Only if severe | In all cases | ||
| COMMON | |||
| Bradycardia (abnormally slow heartbeat): decreased heart rate that causes you to be dizzy or faint. | √ | ||
| Chest pain | √ | ||
| UNCOMMON | |||
| Allergic reactions: rash, hives, swelling of the lips, face, tongue, throat or neck, difficulty breathing, difficulty speaking, difficulty swallowing, wheezing, drop in blood pressure, feeling sick to your stomach, or vomiting. | √ | ||
| RARE | |||
| Bronchospasm (when there is a sudden narrowing of the airway): difficulty breathing with wheezing or coughing. | √ | ||
| Congestive heart failure (heart does not pump blood as well as it should): shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness, swelling in ankles, legs and feet, cough, fluid retention, lack of appetite, nausea, rapid or irregular heartbeat, or reduced ability to exercise. | √ | ||
| Depression (sad mood that won’t go away): difficulty sleeping, sleeping too much, changes in appetite or weight, feelings of worthlessness, guilt, regret, helplessness or hopelessness, withdrawal from social situations, family, gatherings and activities with friends, reduced libido (sex drive), or thoughts of death or suicide. | √ | ||
| Edema: unusual swelling of the arms, hands, legs, feet and ankles, face, or airway passages. | √ | ||
| Heart conduction disorders: feeling lightheaded, dizzy or passing out, fainting, feeling that your heart skips beats, chest pain, nausea, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, or fatigue. | √ | ||
Serious side effects and what to do about them
| Symptom / effect | Talk to your healthcare professional | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help | |
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| Only if severe | In all cases | ||
| Hypotension (low blood pressure): dizziness, fainting, light- headedness, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, or fatigue (may occur when you go from lying or sitting to standing up). | √ | ||
| Irregular heartbeat (such as skipped beats) or heart palpitations | √ | ||
| Memory problems | √ | ||
| Shortness of breath | √ | ||
| Skin reactions: rash, itchiness, flushing, red patches of skin covered with thick, silvery scales, dry cracked skin that may bleed, burning, or soreness. | √ | ||
| Vision problems | √ | ||
If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, tell your healthcare professional.
Reporting Side Effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
NOTE: Contact your healthcare professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice. |
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Storage:
Store at room temperature (15° to 30°C). Protect from light and moisture. Do not take your tablets after the expiry date on the container.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
If you want more information about JAMP-Atenolol:
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- Talk to your healthcare professional.
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Find the full Product Monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and
includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/drug- product-database.html); or by calling 1-866-399-9091.
This information is current up to the time of the last revision date shown below, but more current information may be available from the manufacturer.
JAMP Pharma Corporation
1310 rue Nobel
Boucherville, Quebec
J4B 5H3, Canada
