What Drug Class Is Tenormin

Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Is Tenormin a ACE inhibitor?

Specifically, Tenormin is a beta-blocker and Zestril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor.

Is Tenormin and atenolol the same?

Atenolol is available as the brand-name drug Tenormin. It’s also available as a generic drug.