Tenoclor is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Tenoclor also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Tenoclor depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Tenoclor include Blurred vision, Cold hands, Loss of appetite. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Tenoclor as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Tenoclor go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Tenoclor is Mild for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Tenoclor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Tenoclor can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Tenoclor in conditions like Diabetes, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Asthma. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tenoclor contraindications section.
Additionally, Tenoclor may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Tenoclor is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Tenoclor is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tenoclor is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Tenoclor safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Tenoclor has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Tenoclor safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Tenoclor for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tenoclor on the Kidneys?
Tenoclor has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tenoclor on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Tenoclor on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Tenoclor on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Tenoclor on the heart have been reported.
Tenoclor should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tenoclor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tenoclor habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Tenoclor.
Interaction between Food and Tenoclor
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Tenoclor to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tenoclor
Taking Tenoclor with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Tenoclor contains atenolol which is presumed to work through multiple mechanisms. It reduces blood pressure and slows down the fast heartbeat by blocking the influx of calcium ions and binding to certain receptors (beta-adrenoceptors) in the smooth muscles of heart which prevent the effects of adrenaline and noradrenaline that also contributes in decreasing myocardial (heart) oxygen demand.
Yes, Tenoclor might cause constipation in a few cases only. The exact cause of constipation is unknown. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
Tenoclor is a brand name of atenolol and it is available in the form of a tablet. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as beta-blockers (beta1-selective (cardioselective) adrenoreceptor blocking agent). It is used for the management of hypertension (high blood pressure), chronic stable angina (chest pain) and acute myocardial infarction.
Yes, Tenoclor and enalapril can be taken together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with enalapril then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Tenoclor should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because suddenly discontinuing of this drug can cause chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and heart attack. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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