Tenoric 50 Tablet

Composition of Tenoric 50 Tablet

Tenoric 50 Tablet contains Atenolol (50 mg) + Chlorthalidone (12.5 mg). It belongs to the Beta blocker and Water tablet class of medicines.

Uses of Tenoric 50 Tablet

• Lowers blood pressure
• reduces risk of heart attacks
• manages hypertension effectively

Key benefits

• Reduces the risk of a further heart attack
• Controls rapid and irregular heart rhythms
• Improves survival in heart failure
• Relieves swelling and breathlessness caused by fluid
• Long-established blood pressure treatment
• Inexpensive and once daily

How Tenoric 50 Tablet works

Beta-blocker that reduces heart rate and workload.; Thiazide-like diuretic that increases salt and water excretion.

How to take Tenoric 50 Tablet

Take as directed by the physician, do not stop abruptly, avoid alcohol consumption

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a dangerously slow heartbeat, a severe fall in blood pressure, wheezing and fits. It can cause severe dehydration, a sharp fall in blood pressure and dangerous salt imbalances. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Tenoric 50 Tablet

Most side effects of Tenoric are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Fatigue
• cold hands and feet
• dizziness.; Frequent urination
• low potassium
• dizziness.

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Tenoric 50 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Not for sudden stopping without advice; caution in asthma.; Periodic lab monitoring may be needed; maintain hydration.

Do not take Tenoric if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a very slow heart rate, certain heart block disorders, or uncontrolled heart failure. Generally avoided in severe asthma. Not for people who are unable to pass urine, or who are severely dehydrated.

Interactions with other medicines

Combining with verapamil or diltiazem can slow the heart dangerously. Tell your doctor about diabetes medicines and about any asthma inhaler. Anti-inflammatory painkillers blunt the effect and can strain the kidneys. Lithium and digoxin levels are affected; tell your doctor if you take either. Potassium-sparing types must not be combined with potassium supplements without supervision.

How to store Tenoric 50 Tablet

Store at room temperature.; Store in a cool, dry place.

Expert advice for Tenoric 50 Tablet

Take it at the same time each day and do not miss doses. Learn to check your own pulse, and report a persistently slow one. Weigh yourself at the same time each day if you have heart failure, and report a rapid gain. Do not add extra salt, and ask before using a potassium-based salt substitute.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Anti-hypertensive and Diuretic

Drug class:

Beta blocker and Water tablet