Atenolol and Furosemide interaction

Atenolol and Furosemide: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Atenolol (TENORMIN) label · effective 2025-09-18

Moderate

Because of its relative beta 1 selectivity, however, TENORMIN may be used with caution in patients with bronchospastic disease who do not respond to, or cannot tolerate, other antihypertensive treatment.

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Minor

In patients with acute myocardial infarction, cardiac failure which is not promptly and effectively controlled by 80 mg of intravenous furosemide or equivalent therapy is a contraindication to beta-blocker treatment.

Warningsnames FurosemideView label on DailyMed

From the Furosemide label · effective 2026-05-13

Moderate

Monitor for changes in blood pressure and adjust the dose of other antihypertensive drugs if needed.

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