Preparation "Tenorik": instruction

Tenorik-50 contains chlorthalidone 12.5 mg and atenolol 50 mg as active ingredients. The tablets are biconvex, round, white (almost white) in color; On one side there is a notch.

The tenorik instruction refers to selective beta-adrenergic blockers in combination with diuretics. As a combined antihypertensive drug, it reduces the minute and stroke volume of the heart, the frequency of contractions.

After oral administration (inside), the maximum effectiveness of atenolol occurs after two to four hours, lasting up to twenty-four hours.

The second active substance - chlortalidone (thiazide-like diuretic) - begins to act after two hours. The maximum efficiency comes after two to six hours. The duration of the therapeutic effect is from twenty-four to seventy-two hours.

The drug "Tenorik" instruction recommends the use of arterial hypertension.

Dosage is prescribed in terms of the amount of atenolol. The initial amount of the drug recommended for admission is 25 mg per day (once). Increasing the dosage is allowed gradual. If necessary, the amount of prescription is 100 mg in one or two doses. In a day, the dosage should not exceed 200 mg in two divided doses.

When taking higher doses (more than 100 grams per day), there is no significant increase in antihypertensive effect.

When using the drug, it is necessary to control the frequency of cardiac contractions, as well as the state of atrioventricular conduction.

To the undesirable manifestations when taking the medicine "Tenorik" the instruction refers to sleep disorder, depression, hallucinations, heavy dreams. In rare cases, aggressiveness, reduced concentration, agitation, clouding of consciousness are noted.

Side effects of the means "Tenorik" instruction refers to a decrease in temperature in the limbs, bradycardia, atrioventricular conduction disorder, constipation, dry mouth, diarrhea, pancreatitis, upset liver, bronchospasm.

It is also possible to reduce the potency, the development of hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes mellitus, a tolerance to carbohydrates, the emergence of hyperglycemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, interstitial nephritis.

In some cases, there was an increase in sweating, dizziness and other effects.

The preparation "Tenorik" has analogues. These are Atenolol, Tenorox, Tenonorm and others. But these medications are not recommended for use by persons with bronchial pathologies. However, the presence of selectivity allows the appointment of patients with bronchospastic diseases with extreme caution.

Not appointed Tenoric patients with congestive heart failure.

Use of the drug by persons with coronary heart disease should be discontinued gradually. Abrupt cancellation can provoke an exacerbation of angina, acceleration of the development of myocardial infarction.

The effect of the drug on the condition of pregnancy and lactation has been studied little. The expediency of such appointment is decided by a specialist.

With special care, you should take Tenorik with diabetes, gout, abnormalities of the vessels of the obliterating nature, disorders of hepatic activity, atrioventricular blockade of the first stage, depression, in old age, with psoriasis.

During the treatment, alcoholic drinks are not allowed. Caution should also be shown to persons whose activities are directly related to increased attention (transport drivers or working with complex equipment or mechanisms).

Before using the drug, a doctor's consultation is necessary.