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Tenolol D 50 mg/1.25 mg Tablet SR

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Product introduction

Tenolol D 50 mg/1.25 mg Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It also helps to reduce chances of any future heart attack and stroke.

Tenolol D 50 mg/1.25 mg Tablet SR is taken with or without food, preferably in the morning to avoid frequent urination at night. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.

Nausea, headache, stomach pain, and fatigue are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or Do not go away.  Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth and extreme thirst. Dizziness or headache may occur due to low blood pressure but this gets better with time.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function, and blood sugar level checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

Uses of Tenolol D Tablet SR

Benefits of Tenolol D Tablet SR

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Tenolol D 50 mg/1.25 mg Tablet SR blocks the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. This slows down your heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force. Additionally, it eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of Tenolol D Tablet SR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Tenolol D

  • Nausea
  • Indigestion
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach pain
  • Constipation
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Cold extremities
  • Peripheral edema
  • Flu-like symptoms

How to use Tenolol D Tablet SR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tenolol D 50 mg/1.25 mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Tenolol D Tablet SR works

Tenolol D 50 mg/1.25 mg Tablet SR is a combination of two blood-pressure lowering medicines: Atenolol and Indapamide. Atenolol is a beta blocker which works specifically on the heart to reduce heart rate and make the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Indapamide is a diuretic which lowers blood pressure by removing extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Tenolol D 50 mg/1.25 mg Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tenolol D 50 mg/1.25 mg Tablet SR is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tenolol D 50 mg/1.25 mg Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tenolol D 50 mg/1.25 mg Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tenolol D 50 mg/1.25 mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tenolol D 50 mg/1.25 mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended and can help in better dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Tenolol D 50 mg/1.25 mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tenolol D 50 mg/1.25 mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Tenolol D Tablet SR?

If you miss a dose of Tenolol D 50 mg/1.25 mg Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • It is a combination of two blood pressure lowering medications used for the treatment of high blood pressure.
  • It can be taken with or without food.
  • Do not stop taking Tenolol D 50 mg/1.25 mg Tablet SR suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
  • It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
  • It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you're diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
  • Tenolol D 50 mg/1.25 mg Tablet SR may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.

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Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC

Patient concerns

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I am a patient of high blood pressure and regularly take medicines for it.I am taking tenolol 50 on daily basis.Any homeopathic medicine that can cure my high blood pressure problem permanently.
Dr. Saurav Arora
Homeopathy
Dear mam at this point of time I wont advise you to stop your allopathic medicine. Along with your existing allopathic medicine you can take Rauwolofia 1x, 1 tab twice daily. For tapering off medicine you should visit a doctor and take treatment under supervision
I'm taking tenolol-50 for more than 15 year will it cause any effect if it is so wat is the remedy
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
If your BP is in normal range keep taking this medicien
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References

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Name: Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Address: 142 AB, Kandivli Industrial Estate, Kandivli (West), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra
Country of origin: India

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