Tenil: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Tenil Information

Tenil is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Tenil has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Tenil depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tenil can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Tenil normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Tenil is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Tenil has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Tenil related warnings section.

Tenil is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tenil contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Tenil with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tenil is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Tenil Benefits & Uses
Tenil Dosage & How to Take
Tenil Side Effects
Tenil Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Tenil with Other Drugs
Tenil Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Tenil
Tenil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Tenil Benefits & Uses

Tenil is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Tenil Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage can be given up to 10 mg once daily
Geriatric	Disease: Chest Pain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage can be given up to 10 mg once daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Chest Pain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage can be given up to 5 mg once daily
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage can be given up to 5 mg once daily

Tenil Related Warnings

Is the use of Tenil safe for pregnant women?

Tenil should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Tenil safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Tenil for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Tenil on the Kidneys?

Tenil may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Tenil on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Tenil. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Tenil on the Heart?

Using Tenil does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Tenil with Other Drugs

Tenil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Itraconazole

Tizanidine

Simvastatin,Ezetimibe

Isoniazid,Pyrazinamide,Rifampicin

Moderate

Aspirin

Atenolol

Clotrimazole

Clarithromycin

Tenil Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tenil unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Low Blood Pressure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Liver Disease
Heart Failure
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Tenil

Is this Tenil habit forming or addictive?

Tenil does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Tenil as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Tenil should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Tenil cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Tenil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tenil

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Tenil and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Tenil

Drinking alcohol while taking Tenil may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Tenil

Question over 5 years ago

Does Tenil cause memory loss?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, use of Tenil has not been associated with memory loss. But if you are in doubt do discuss with your doctor to check for underlying medical conditions resulting in memory loss.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Tenil?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Tenil is safe to take a long time, even for the rest of life. In fact, it works well I you take it for a long time.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Tenil cause edema?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Tenil can cause edema. It is the most common side effects of this drug. Usually swelling occurs in feet and ankle. If these effects cause troublesome, then consult your doctor regarding whether this effect arises due to amlodipine consumption or not. If yes, then you can stop taking this medicine with the help of doctor because of alternate treatment are also available. However, it is dose-related effects if taken a low dose, chances of edema are very less if consuming high dose the chances of edema are high.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Tenil?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Tenil is a brand name of amlodipine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blocker. It is available in solid oral dosage forms like tablet and capsule. It is used in the treatment of high blood pressure (high BP) and coronary artery disease. It is not recommended for heart failure. It is also used in the treatment of angina (chest pain).

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Tenil with sildenafil (viagra)?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Tenil can be taken with viagra. No harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, if you experience any unpleasant effects such as low blood pressure after taking these two medicines together, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.