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Co tenidone

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Atenolol
  
Beta blocker

Routes of administration
  
Oral

Chlortalidone
  
Thiazide diuretic

ChemSpider
  
151231

Legal status
  
UK: POM (Prescription only)

Co-tenidone (BAN) is a non-proprietary name used to denote a combination of atenolol and chlortalidone. Co-tenidone is used in the treatment of hypertension. The use of β-blockers in hypertension was downgraded in June 2006 in the United Kingdom to fourth-line because they perform less well than other drugs, and because atenolol, the most frequently used β-blocker, at usual doses carries an unacceptable risk of provoking type 2 diabetes.

Formulation

Two strengths of co-tenidone are currently available in the UK:

  • 50 mg atenolol and 12.5 mg chlortalidone, BAN of Co-tenidone 50/12.5
  • 100 mg atenolol and 25 mg chlortalidone, BAN of Co-tenidone 100/25

    • References

    Co-tenidone Wikipedia
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