Tenchlor, Tenchlor Hs 100 mg/ 25 mg, 50 mg/ 12,5 mg Film-coated tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 21 May 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Management of mild to moderate hypertension.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: Half to one TENCHLOR tablet or one to two TENCHLOR HS tablets daily in the morning.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation; may cause bradycardia and hypotension in neonates.
Key Drug Interactions
- Verapamil
- Clonidine
- Digitalis
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to atenolol or chlorthalidone
- Heart block
- Severe renal impairment
- Severe hepatic impairment
- Bronchial asthma
Common side effects
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
Counselling Points
- Do not stop taking without medical advice.
- Monitor blood pressure regularly.
- Inform healthcare provider of all medications.
Serious warnings
- Abrupt withdrawal may exacerbate angina
- Caution in patients with heart failure
- May mask symptoms of hypoglycemia
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