Tenoretic
Indicated to address severe blood pressure to manage vascular resistance and support cardiac workload reduction.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredients
- Atenolol · Chlorthalidone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mg + 25mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Tenoretic, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Tenoretic vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Tenoretic details
- Condition
- Hypertension
- Alternative names
- atenolol, chlorthalidone
- Pharmacological class
- Antihypertensive Combination
- Contraindications
- sinus bradycardia; second or third-degree AV block; anuria; severe renal failure
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; fatigue; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- bradycardia; electrolyte depletion; cold extremities
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Lithium; Digoxin; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Therapeutic class
Beta-1 Selective Adrenergic Receptor Antagonist, Thiazide-like Diuretic Combination
Serious side effects
severe bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention; severe heart block, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to address severe blood pressure to manage vascular resistance and support cardiac workload reduction.
Mechanism of action
Atenolol reduces heart rate and cardiac output, while chlorthalidone promotes renal water and sodium clearing.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: High risk of fetal growth restriction. Contraindicated. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Tenoretic is the originator brand name, made by AstraZeneca. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with AstraZeneca.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Atenolol / Chlorthalidone is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.