Tenoclor 25 mg/12.5 mg Tablet

Tenoclor 25 mg/12.5 mg Tablet is a combination blood pressure medicine that contains atenolol 25 mg and chlorthalidone 12.5 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the beta-blocker plus thiazide-like diuretic class and is used to help lower high blood pressure. By helping the heart beat more steadily and the body get rid of extra salt and water, Tenoclor 25 mg/12.5 mg Tablet can reduce the strain on the heart and blood vessels.

How it works: Atenolol slows the heart rate and reduces how hard the heart has to work, while chlorthalidone helps the kidneys remove extra salt and water from the body. In this tablet form, the two medicines work together in one daily dose to help lower blood pressure over time.

Tenoclor 25 mg/12.5 mg Tablet is a lower-dose combination tablet, which can suit people who need blood pressure treatment but do not need a stronger atenolol or diuretic dose. A doctor may choose this strength when they want a gentler combination approach, especially if blood pressure control is needed without moving directly to higher strengths.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Blood pressure control in people needing a combination tablet
• Helps reduce strain on the heart and blood vessels

• Swallow the Tenoclor 25 mg/12.5 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• It may be taken with or without food unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is okay.
• If it makes you urinate more, taking it earlier in the day may be helpful.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because high blood pressure often has no symptoms.

Each Tenoclor 25 mg/12.5 mg Tablet provides atenolol 25 mg plus chlorthalidone 12.5 mg. The doctor decides whether it is taken once daily or in another schedule based on blood pressure response, and the usual maximum total daily amount should not be exceeded unless specifically prescribed; do not change the dose on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Atenolol + Chlorthalidone may include:

• Dizziness, especially when standing up
• Tiredness or low energy
• Slow heart rate
• Increased urination, which may be more noticeable with the chlorthalidone 12.5 mg dose
• Headache
• Nausea or upset stomach

• Use caution if you have asthma, COPD, or other breathing problems because atenolol can worsen wheezing in some people.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, since atenolol can hide warning signs of low blood sugar such as a fast heartbeat.
• This medicine can lower blood pressure too much when you first start it or if the dose is increased.
• Be careful when driving or standing up quickly, because dizziness can happen with this tablet.
• Avoid sudden stopping unless your doctor tells you to taper it, because stopping atenolol abruptly can be risky.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness and lightheadedness.
• Let your doctor know if you have kidney disease, gout, slow pulse, heart block, or a history of dehydration.

• Other blood pressure medicines, especially calcium channel blockers or ACE inhibitors, can add to the blood pressure-lowering effect.
• Digoxin, antiarrhythmics, or other medicines that slow the heart may increase the risk of bradycardia.
• Insulin or diabetes pills may need closer monitoring because atenolol can mask low blood sugar symptoms.
• NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen may reduce the blood pressure effect in some people.
• Lithium levels can rise when taken with diuretic-containing medicines like chlorthalidone.

Store Tenoclor 25 mg/12.5 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.