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Description
Apo Atenidone (Atenolol Chlorthalidone) is an antihypertensive agent. It is typically used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It may also have other uses.
Additional information
Apo Atenidone (Atenolol Chlorthalidone) is typically used once daily. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often than prescribed. If you miss a dose, contact your pharmacist. Administer with or without food. WARNING: Bradycardia (slow heart rate) may be observed more frequently in elderly patients (>65 years of age), dosage reductions may be necessary. In addition to its desired action, Apo Atenidone (Atenolol Chlorthalidone) may cause some side effects, notably: It may cause cough, decreased sexual ability It may cause increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight (skin rash, itching, redness or other discoloration of skin, or severe sunburn) It may cause dizziness, drowsiness (mild), dry mouth It may cause fatigue, headache, diarrhea Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to atenolol, chlorthalidone, sulfonamide derived drugs (sulfadiazine, sulfamethizole, sulfamethoxazole, sulfasalazine, sulfisoxazole), or any component of the formulation, sinus bradycardia (slow heart rate), second- or third-degree heart block, when the electrical signal that controls your heartbeat is partially or completely blocked (except in patients with a functioning artificial pacemaker), cardiogenic shock (a life-threatening condition in which your heart suddenly can't pump enough blood to meet your body's needs), overt cardiac (heart) failure, anuria (failure of the kidneys to produce urine) Taking Apo Atenidone (Atenolol Chlorthalidone) during pregnancy may be harmful for the baby. Women of childbearing potential should use an effective contraceptive method. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor. A treatment with Apo Atenidone (Atenolol Chlorthalidone) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Apo Atenidone (Atenolol Chlorthalidone)
Warning
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
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