Atenolol 2-mg/mL Oral Liquid

METHOD OF PREPARATION

1. Calculate the required quantity of each ingredient for the total amount to be prepared.

2. Accurately weigh and/or measure each ingredient.

Tablets as the source of the drug:

3. Pulverize the tablets and prepare a paste with a portion of the Ora-Plus. Add the remainder of the Ora-Plus and mix well. Add sufficient Ora-Sweet SF to volume and mix well.

Atenolol USP powder as the source of the drug:

4. Dissolve the atenolol in sufficient Ora-Sweet SF to volume and mix well.

5. Package and label.

PACKAGING

Package in tight, light-resistant containers.1

LABELING

Keep out of reach of children. Use only as directed. Shake well before taking.

STABILITY

A beyond-use date of up to 90 days can be used for this preparation.2

USE

Atenolol oral liquid is indicated in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris due to coronary atherosclerosis and acute myocardial infarction.3

QUALITY CONTROL

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