Hypertension:
Indications for: TENEX
Hypertension.
Adult Dosage:
Initially 1mg/day at bedtime. May increase to 2mg/day at bedtime; usual max 3mg/day.
Children Dosage:
Not recommended.
TENEX Warnings/Precautions:
Severe coronary insufficiency. Recent MI. Cerebrovascular disease. Chronic renal or hepatic failure. Avoid abrupt cessation. Elderly. Labor & delivery: not recommended for treating hypertension due to pregnancy toxemia. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers.
TENEX Classification:
Central alpha-2 agonist.
TENEX Interactions:
Additive sedation with alcohol, other CNS depressants. Caution with microsomal enzyme inducing drugs (eg, barbiturates, phenytoin) in renal impairment.
Adverse Reactions:
Dry mouth, somnolence, dizziness, headache, impotence, asthenia, constipation, fatigue.
How Supplied:
Tabs 1mg—100, 500; 2mg—100
