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Generic Name - Atenolol-chlorthalidone
Category - Antianginial, antihypertensive
Indications
Hight Blood Pressure , heart attacks.
Generic Tenoretic is indicated for use alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Atenolol-chlorothalidone (Generic Tenoretic) is in a class of medications called beta blockers. It works by slowing the heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels so that the heart does not require to pump hard.
Generic for Tenoretic Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Tenoretic is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or prone to second and third degree heart block, manifested heart failure or cardiogenic shock.
Generic Tenoretic should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Asthma
Heart related problems
Diabetes
Depression
Thyroid disease
Kidney disease
Liver disease or
Any type of circulatory disease
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Tenoretic. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Heart medication such as nifedipine
Diabetes medication
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Any respiratory medication
Stomach medication
Over-the counter medicines.
Generic for Tenoretic Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericTenoretic
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Tenoretic for hypertension is 1 Tenoretic 50 tablet taken once a day. Your doctor may increase the dosage to 1 Tenoretic 100 tablet taken once a day. Your doctor may gradually add other high blood pressure medications.
Generic for Tenoretic Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Tenoretic side Effects include changes in vision, cold, tingling, or numb hands or feet, confusion, dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting spells and difficulty breathing, wheezing.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Tenoretic.
Generic for Tenoretic and Pregnancy
Use of Generic Tenoretic during pregnancy indicate harmful effects on a developing baby. This includes low birth weight and other abnormalities. It is recommended that pregnant women do not use Generic Tenoretic during pregnancy.
Generic for Tenoretic and Breastfeeding
Generic Tenoretic is passed into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Slow heart rates in breast-fed babies have been recorded. Hence, it is not recommended to use Generic Tenoretic while breastfeeding a baby.
Generic for Tenoretic and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Tenoretic in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Tenoretic and Geriatric
There is no multiplication of adverse reactions in elderly patients with respect to the use of Generic Tenoretic. However, it is best to talk to your doctor and seek medical opinion.
Note
The above information about Generic Tenoretic serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy. |
