atenolol + hydrochlorothiazide

Atenolol + hydrochlorothiazide is a fixed-dose combination of two antihypertensive agents used primarily for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension). Atenolol is a selective beta-1 adrenergic receptor blocker that reduces heart rate and cardiac output, thereby lowering blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic that increases renal excretion of sodium and water, reducing plasma volume and peripheral vascular resistance. The combination provides additive antihypertensive effects by targeting different physiological pathways. This therapy can also be used to reduce the risk of heart attack, manage angina (chest pain), and treat edema associated with various conditions[3][6]. The order in which these drugs are initiated may influence the magnitude of blood pressure reduction during early therapy[2][5].

Brand names

Tenoretic

Other names

atenolol and hydrochlorothiazideHCTZ/atenololatenolol-hydrochlorothiazide