Usual Adult Dose of Tenormin for Hypertension:
Initial dose: 50 mg orally once a day
Maintenance dose: 50 to 100 mg orally once a day
Maximum dose: 100 mg per day
Comments:
-If desired response not achieved after 1 to 2 weeks, increase to 100 mg may be beneficial.
-Doses greater than 100 mg once a day did not result in significant additional antihypertensive effects.
Use: For the treatment of hypertension alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents.
Usual Adult Dose of Tenormin for Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis:
Initial dose: 50 mg orally once a day
-Increase to 100 mg orally once a day after 1 week if optimal response not achieved
Maintenance dose: 50 to 200 mg orally once a day
Maximum dose: 200 mg per day
Comments:
-Some patients may require 200 mg per day to attain optimal effect.
Use: For the long-term management of angina pectoris due to coronary atherosclerosis.
Usual Adult Dose for Angina Pectoris:
Initial dose: 50 mg orally once a day
-Increase to 100 mg orally once a day after 1 week if optimal response not achieved
Maintenance dose: 50 to 200 mg orally once a day
Maximum dose: 200 mg per day
Comments:
-Some patients may require 200 mg per day to attain optimal effect.
Use: For the long-term management of angina pectoris due to coronary atherosclerosis.
Usual Adult Dose of Tenormin for Myocardial Infarction:
50 mg orally twice a day or 100 mg orally once a day
Comments:
-If IV beta blockers are contraindicated or inappropriate, oral therapy should continue for at least 7 days post-myocardial infarction (MI).
-Treatment with beta blockers post MI should generally continue for 1 to 3 years if there are no contraindications.
Use: For the management of hemodynamically stable patients with definite or suspected acute myocardial infarction to reduce cardiovascular mortality.
Usual Geriatric Dose for Hypertension:
Initial dose: Consider reducing the starting dose to 25 mg orally once a day
 Detailed Tenormin dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Overdose symptoms may include extreme weakness or lack of energy, very slow heart rate, shortness of breath, or fainting.
