Atenolol and Chlorthalidone (Atenolol / Chlorthalidone) - Summary

SUMMARY

ATENOLOL and CHLORTHALIDONE TABLETS, USP
50 mg/25 mg and 100 mg/25 mg

Atenolol and chlorthalidone tablets, USP are for the treatment of hypertension. They combine the antihypertensive activity of two agents: a beta₁-selective (cardioselective) hydrophilic blocking agent (atenolol) and a monosulfonamyl diuretic (chlorthalidone).

Atenolol and chlorthalidone tablets are indicated in the treatment of hypertension. This fixed dose combination drug is not indicated for initial therapy of hypertension. If the fixed dose combination represents the dose appropriate to the individual patient's needs, it may be more convenient than the separate components.

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Published Studies Related to Atenolol and Chlorthalidone (Atenolol / Chlorthalidone)

Antihypertensive therapy with verapamil SR plus trandolapril versus atenolol plus chlorthalidone on glycemic control. [2003.05]

Effect of atenolol and reserpine on selected events in the systolic hypertension in the elderly program (SHEP). [1995.12]

Randomised double-blind comparative study of efficacy and safety of hydroflumethiazide and reserpine and chlortalidone and atenolol in the treatment of mild to moderate hypertension in black patients. [1993.10]

Comparative effects of enalapril, atenolol and chlorthalidone on blood pressure and kidney function of diabetic patients affected by arterial hypertension and persistent proteinuria. [1991]

[A comparative study of atenolol (Tenormin) and the combined preparation atenolol/chlorthalidone (Tenoretic Mite) in essential hypertension. A randomized double-blind study from general practice] [1990.04.09]

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Clinical Trials Related to Atenolol and Chlorthalidone (Atenolol / Chlorthalidone)

VALENCE: Valsartan Versus Atenolol on Exercise Capacity in Hypertensive Overweight Postmenopausal Women [Completed]

A Pilot Study Comparing Nebivolol and Atenolol and Its Effects With Exercise in Patients With Mild to Moderate Hypertension [Completed]

Perioperative Effect of Atenolol on Cytokine Profiles [Active, not recruiting]

A Comparison of the Effect of Olmesartan Medoxomil, Losartan Potassium, and Atenolol on the Ability of Overweight Patients With High Blood Pressure to Respond to Insulin [Completed]

Effects of Losartan Versus Atenolol on Aortic and Cardiac Muscle Stiffness in Adults With Marfan Syndrome [Recruiting]

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