December 2003

Jane S. Ricciuti, RPh, MS

January 29, 2004

Cardiovascular Agents

Tenormin

(atenolol) Tablets

Manufacturer: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

Drug Approval Classification: Supplemental New Drug Application (Approval Date: 11/06/03)

Warnings/Precautions: The labeling for Tenormin (atenolol) has been revised for the addition of the following paragraph to the "Warnings/Pregnancy and Fetal Injury" and the "Precautions/Nursing Mothers" sections:

Neonates born to mothers who are receiving atenolol at parturition or breast-feeding may be at risk for hypoglycemia. Caution should be exercised when atenolol is administered during pregnancy or to a woman who is breast-feeding.

Tenormin (atenolol) Tablets Letter

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Tenormin (atenolol) Tablets