Generic for Tenormin for Hypertension - Drug Information

Generic Name - Atenolol

Category - Hypo-tensive Agent

Indications

Hypertension
Generic Tenormin is a combination of two drugs used to lower blood pressure. Generic Tenormin (Atenolol) is a beta-blocker and chlorthalidone is a diuretic ('water pill'). Atenolol; chlorthalidone is used to control, but not cure, high blood pressure (hypertension).

Generic for Tenormin Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Tenormin is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or any component of this formulation.

Generic Tenormin should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Allergy
Bronchitis
Emphysema
Bradycardia
Heart or blood vessel disease
Diabetes mellitus

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Tenormin. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Allergy shots
Allergy skin tests
Aminophylline
Caffeine
Dyphylline

Generic for Tenormin Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericTenormin
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Tenormin for hypertension is 50 milligrams a day in 1 dose, alone or with a diuretic. Full effects should be seen in 1 to 2 weeks. Dosage may be increased to a maximum of 100 milligrams per day in one dose.

Generic for Tenormin Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Tenormin 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 Tenormin.

Generic for Tenormin and Pregnancy

Use of some beta-blockers during pregnancy has been associated with low blood sugar, breathing problems, a slower heart rate, and low blood pressure in the newborn infant. Other reports have not shown unwanted effects in the newborn infant.

Generic for Tenormin and Breastfeeding

Atenolol, metoprolol, nadolol, propranolol, pindolol, Tenormin, and thiazide diuretics pass into breast milk. It is not known whether bisoprolol passes into breast milk. Thiazide diuretics may decrease the flow of breast milk.

Generic for Tenormin and Pediatric

Although there is no specific information comparing use of this combination medicine in children with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults. However, extra cau

Generic for Tenormin and Geriatric

Some side effects, especially dizziness or lightheadedness and signs and symptoms of too much potassium loss, may be more likely to occur in the elderly, who are usually more sensitive to the effects of this medicine. Also, beta-blockers may reduce tolerance to cold temperatures in elderly patients.

Note

The above information about Generic Tenormin 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.