Tenoric 25 Tablet

Composition

Atenolol (25mg) + Chlorthalidone (12.5mg)

Uses of Tenoric 25 Tablet

Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure); may be used when single-drug therapy is insufficient to control BP.

• •Lowers high blood pressure
• •Reduces risk of stroke and heart attack related to hypertension
• •Provides dual action BP control (heart rate reduction + diuresis)
• •Helps control BP when single medicine is insufficient

How it works

Atenolol is a selective beta-1 blocker that slows heart rate and reduces the force of contraction, lowering cardiac output and blood pressure. Chlorthalidone is a thiazide-like diuretic that increases salt and water excretion from the kidneys, reducing blood volume and peripheral resistance.

Directions for use

Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time each day, with or without food. Do not stop suddenly without medical advice; if a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is close to the next dose.

Side effects

Common side effects of Tenoric 25 Tablet may include:

• •Dizziness
• •fatigue
• •slow heart rate (bradycardia)
• •low blood pressure
• •headache