Synopsis. Gregor Mendel, known as the father of modern genetics, was born in Austria in 1822. A monk, Mendel discovered the basic principles of heredity through experiments in his monastery's garden.
What is Tenormin? Tenormin (atenolol) is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Tenormin is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). Tenormin is also used to lower the risk of death after a heart attack.
Atenolol for Anxiety. Atenolol (Tenormin Â®) is a prescription medicine approved for treating several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. It is licensed to control high blood pressure, relieve chest pain associated with angina, and improve survival following a heart attack. On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend atenolol for treating something other than the conditions listed above. This is called an  off-label  use. Using this drug for anxiety treatment (including social phobia and performance anxiety) is considered to be an off-label use. Other off-label atenolol uses include: 1  Treatment of arrhythmias (abnormal electrical activity in the heart). 2  Hyperthyroidism treatment. 3  Migraine prevention. 4  Relief of alcohol withdrawal symptoms.