Atenolol/chlorthalidone

Atenolol/chlorthalidone
Combination of
atenolol beta blocker
chlorthalidone diuretic
Identifiers
ATC code C07BB03

Atenolol/chlorthalidone (brand name Tenoretic) is a combination of two drugs prescribed for hypertension: atenolol and chlorthalidone.[1] Atenolol is a cardio-selective beta-blocker [2]. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic. Tenoretic is not indicated for the initial treatment of hypertension but combines two effective drugs in a convenient once-a-day dosage for individuals who have been prescribed atenolol and chlorthalidone.

References

2.K.Viveksarathi et al.,Formulation Development and In-Vitro Evaluation of Gastroretentive Floating tablets of Atenolol. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research;2011, Vol.3(12),p1632. http://www.jpsr.pharmainfo.in/Documents/Volumes/vol3Issue12/jpsr%2003111207.pdf



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