Atenolol Excipients

Atenolol is a cardioselective beta1 adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to propranolol but without a negative inotropic effect Atenolol is a synthetic isopropylaminopropanol derivative used as an antihypertensive hypotensive and antiarrhythmic atenolol acts as a peripheral cardioselective beta blocker specific for beta1 adrenergic receptors without intrinsic sympathomimetic effects It reduces exercise heart rates and delays atrioventricular conduction with overall oxygenrequirements decreasing synonyms 242hydroxy3propan2ylamino propoxy phenyl acetamide cas number 29122687 mol Formula c14h22n2o3 molweight 26634 atenolol is a white to offwhite powder It is soluble in water 25 mm dmso 18 mgml ethanol 34 mgml methanol 50 mgml and water 265 mgml at 37 c with melting range of 146c  148c Standard offered of pharmaceutical grade bpuspep