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Atenolol + Chlorthalidone 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 Atenolol + Chlorthalidone is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Atenolol + Chlorthalidone safe for pregnant women?
Atenolol + Chlorthalidone has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Atenolol + Chlorthalidone safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Atenolol + Chlorthalidone on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Atenolol + Chlorthalidone on the Kidneys?
Atenolol + Chlorthalidone rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Atenolol + Chlorthalidone on the Liver?
Atenolol + Chlorthalidone has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Atenolol + Chlorthalidone on the Heart?
Side effects of Atenolol + Chlorthalidone rarely affect the heart.
Atenolol + Chlorthalidone 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 Atenolol + Chlorthalidone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atenolol + Chlorthalidone habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Atenolol + Chlorthalidone.
Interaction between Food and Atenolol + Chlorthalidone
When consumed with certain foods, Atenolol + Chlorthalidone may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atenolol + Chlorthalidone
Taking Atenolol + Chlorthalidone with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Atenolol + Chlorthalidone 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.
No, Atenolol + Chlorthalidone is not approved for the treatment of insomnia (sleeplessness). Hence you are advised not to take this drug by yourself to induce sleep.
Atenolol + Chlorthalidone 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, Atenolol + Chlorthalidone and amlodipine can be taken together only on your doctor's advice. Atenolol + Chlorthalidone give synergistic effect when taken along with amlodipine. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with amlodipine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Atenolol + Chlorthalidone 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.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tenormin® (atenolol)
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Thalitone ® (chlorthalidone)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 583-584
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 446-448