Atenolol

Tenormin

Beta blocker • Cardioselective beta-1 blocker

Half-life

6-7 hours

Protein Binding

6-16%

Metabolized By

N/A

External

Selectively blocks beta-1 adrenergic receptors

Drug Class

Beta blocker

Subclass

Cardioselective beta-1 blocker

Tenormin

Half-life

6-7 hours

Time for plasma concentration to decrease by 50%

Protein Binding

6-16%

Fraction bound to plasma proteins

Therapeutic Index

Wide

Margin between therapeutic and toxic doses