Atenolol Intravenous and Enalaprilat Intravenous

• Generic Name: atenolol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Tenormin

Atenolol injection is used to reduce the risk of death from an acute heart attack. It is given to people who have already had a heart attack .

Atenolol is a beta-blocker. It works by affecting the response to nerve impulses in certain parts of the body, like the heart. As a result, the heart beats slower and decreases the blood pressure. When the blood pressure is lowered, the amount of blood and oxygen is increased to the heart .

Atenolol is available only with your doctor's prescription .

• Generic Name: enalaprilat
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Enalaprilat injection is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled .

Enalaprilat works by blocking an enzyme in the body that is necessary to produce a substance that causes blood vessels to tighten. As a result, the blood vessels relax. This lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart .

Enalaprilat is available only with your doctor's prescription .