Atenolol is a selective β1 receptor antagonist a drug belonging to the group of beta blockers (sometimes written β-blockers) a class of drugs used primarily in cardiovascular diseases. Introduced in 1976 atenolol was developed as a replacement for propranolol in the treatment of hypertension. It works by slowing down the heart and reducing its workload.
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