Atenolol-Chlorthalidone

Last Reviewed: Dec 20, 2024

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Tenoretic 50, Tenoretic 100

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Beta-blocker and diuretic

Forms:

Tablet

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Atenolol Chlorthalidone (Tenoretic 50) Drug Class

Atenolol (ah-ten-oh-lole) belongs to a group of drugs called beta blockers. Chlorthalidone (klor-thal-eh-done) belongs to a group of drugs called diuretics (water pills).

Atenolol Chlorthalidone (Tenoretic 50) Age Range

Atenolol chlorthalidone is approved for use in adult patients. The safety and efficacy of this combination medication have not been established in pediatric patients.