Tenopress 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg Film-coated tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 20 January 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Management of mild to moderate hypertension and angina pectoris.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 50 to 100 mg once daily; elderly: 50 mg once daily.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety not established; may cause fetal growth retardation and neonatal hypotonia.
Key Drug Interactions
- Hypoglycaemic agents
- Phenothiazines
- Antiarrhythmic agents
- Calcium antagonists
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to atenolol
- Cardiogenic shock
- Heart block
- Bradycardia
- Severe peripheral arterial disease
Common side effects
- Bradycardia
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Cold extremities
- Nausea
Counselling Points
- Monitor heart rate
- Avoid abrupt discontinuation
- Report any signs of severe allergic reactions
Serious warnings
- Caution in asthma
- Risk of rebound hypertension with clonidine withdrawal
- Gradual discontinuation recommended
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