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Tenormin Uses Tenormin is in a class of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulatory system (arteries and veins). Tenormin is used to lower blood pressure, lower heart rate, reduce chest pain (angina), and to reduce the risk of recurrent heart attacks.
How To Use Tenormin Take Tenormin exactly as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water.
It can be taken with or without food.
Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you.
Tenormin Side Effects This drug may cause following serious side effects : an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of your throat, swelling of your lips, tongue, or face, hives), wheezing or shortness of breath, an unusually slow or irregular heart beat, swelling of your feet and/ or lower legs, leg pain or cramping, sudden weight gain (more than 2 pounds in one day or 5 pounds in one week), chest (heart) pain, cold or blue feet and hands, or skin rash. If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue taking Tenormin and talk to your doctor: fatigue or confusion, headache or dizziness, weak pulse or mildly slow heart rate, diarrhea, constipation, gas, nausea, or vomiting, depression, nightmares, or impotence (difficulty obtaining or maintaining an erection).
Tenormin Precautions Tell you doctor if
you have asthma, heart problems such as low blood pressure, a slow heart rate, heart block, sick sinus syndrome, a pacemaker, heart failure, or any other heart problems, diabetes, depression, thyroid disease, kidney disease, liver disease, or any type of circulatory disease. Tenormin should not be used without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. As it might passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Ask your doctor Before breast-feeding a baby. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Tenormin may cause drowsiness, dizziness, and blood pressure changes. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking this medication.
Tenormin Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you are using, especially : a heart medication such as nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat), reserpine (Serpasil), verapamil (Calan, Verelan, Isoptin), diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor XR), clonidine (Catapres), digoxin (Lanoxin), doxazosin (Cardura), guanadrel (Hylorel), prazosin (Minipress), or terazosin (Hytrin), a diabetes medication such as insulin, glyburide (Micronase, Glynase, Diabeta), glipizide (Glucotrol), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), or metformin (Glucophage), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, others), naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), ketoprofen (Orudis, Orudis KT, Oruvail), and others, a respiratory medication such as albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil, Volmax, others), bitolterol (Tornalate), metaproterenol (Alupent, Metaprel), pirbuterol (Maxair), terbutaline (Brethaire, Brethine, Bricanyl), or theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theochron, Theolair, others), the stomach medication cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB), or prescription or over-the-counter cough medicines, cold medicines, or diet pills.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Tenormin. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines. Tenormin Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include a slow heart beat, shortness of breath, fainting, dizziness, weakness, confusion, nausea, and vomiting. Tenormin Notes Do not share Tenormin with others. Tenormin Missed Dose If you miss an Tenormin dosage, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Tenormin Storage Store Tenormin at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
Important Note The following Informationrmation is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
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