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Teno is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Angina, High BP. Other than this, Teno has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Teno. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Teno include Blurred vision, Cold hands. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Teno can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Teno normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Teno has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Teno's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Teno related warnings section.
Teno is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Diabetes, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Asthma are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Teno have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Teno have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Teno is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Teno is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Is the use of Teno safe for pregnant women?
Teno shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Teno safe during breastfeeding?
Teno should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Teno on the Kidneys?
Teno rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Teno on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Teno on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Teno will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Teno on the Heart?
Side effects of Teno rarely affect the heart.
Teno 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 Teno unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Teno habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Teno has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Teno, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Teno can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Teno only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Teno in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Teno
Taking Teno with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Teno
Consuming Teno with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Teno 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, Teno 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.
Teno 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.
No, Teno is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
No, Teno does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tenormin® (atenolol)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 149
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 197-198