Brand name: Tenormin
Atenolol is used to treat chest pain due to angina and high blood pressure. It is used to lower the death risk associated with heart problems following the heart attack. It may also be used by your physician to treat certain other conditions.
It refers to beta-blockers. It affects some chemical action on the blood vessels and heart. It slows down and improves the heartbeat. Also it dilates blood vessels. This helps to reduce pressure and relieve chest pain associated with angina.