Atenolol Intravenous and Oxymetazoline ophthalmic

• 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: oxymetazoline ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Visine LR, Visine Long Lasting, Ocuclear

Oxymetazoline is a vasoconstrictor. It works by narrowing swollen blood vessels in the eyes to reduce eye redness.

Oxymetazoline ophthalmic (for the eyes) is for temporary relief of minor eye redness or discomfort caused by minor irritants.

Oxymetazoline ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.