What you have to know before use Tenormin.

Tenormin: uses Tenormin is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain ( angina ) and high blood pressure. It's also used after an acute heart attack to improve survival. High blood pressure reduction helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.

Tenormin works by blocking action of certain natural chemicals in your body such as epinephrine on the heart and blood vessels. This results in a lowering of the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on heart.

Tenormin: how to use Take Tenormin by mouth, usually once daily; or as directed by your doctor. Use Tenormin regularly in order to get most benefit from it. To help we remember, use it at same time each day.

Tenormin is not effective if we use it only when chest pain or a migraine headache occurs. It is very important to take this medication regularly as prescribed to help prevent these conditions.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. It may take one or two weeks before full benefit of Tenormin takes effect. It's important to continue taking Tenormin even if we feel well. Most people with high blood pressure don't feel sick.

Do not suddenly stop taking Tenormin without consulting your doctor. Your condition may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. Refer to Warning section.

Tenormin: other used This section contains uses of Tenormin that aren't listed in approved professional labeling for drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use Tenormin for a condition that's listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.

Tenormin may also be used for irregular heartbeats, heart failure, migraine headache prevention, tremors and other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Tenormin: side effects We may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, tiredness, nausea, diarrhea, unusual dreams, leg pain, or vision problems as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Tenormin may reduce blood flow to your hands and feet, causing them to feel cold. Smoking may worsen this effect. Dress warmly and avoid tobacco use.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed Tenormin because he or she has judged that the benefit to we is greater than risk of side effects. Many people using Tenormin do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur:

In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Tenormin, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include:

This isn't a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Tenormin: precautions Before taking Tenormin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if we are allergic to it; or to other beta-blockers ( e. g. , metoprolol, propranolol ) ; or if we have any other allergies.

Tenormin should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if we have:

Before using Tenormin, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that we are taking Tenormin.

If we have diabetes, Tenormin may mask fast/pounding heartbeat we would usually feel when your blood sugar level falls too low ( hypoglycemia ) . Other symptoms of a low blood sugar level such as dizziness or sweating are unaffected by Tenormin.

Tenormin may make we dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages.

To minimize dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position.

Tenormin should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss risks ( e. g. , low birth weight ) and benefits with your doctor.

Tenormin passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Tenormin: interactions Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Don't start, stop or change dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.

Before using Tenormin, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products we may use, especially of:

Check labels on all your medicines ( e. g. , cough-and-cold products, diet aids ) because they may contain ingredients that could increase your heart rate or blood pressure. Ask your pharmacist about safe use of those products.

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using Tenormin, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all products we use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

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Quitting Smoking Has Major Knock-on Effect On Others Not To Smoke

According to a new study, if a person's spouse quits smoking he/she is 67% less likely to smoke, and friends of a person who quits are 36% less likely to smoke, while siblings are 25% less likely. Even though smoking is addictive, giving up seems to be catching.

We can read about this new study in New England Journal of Medicine ( NEJM ) .

In this study researchers, Dr Nicholas Christakis from Harvard Medical School and James Fowler from the University of California in San Diego, assessed people's smoking habits and studied what effect giving up had on probability of wives, siblings, friends, and work colleagues continuing to smoke. The study appears to show that quitting does have a major impact on other people's smoking habits, what researchers call " collective dynamic of smoking behavior'.

The study was funded by NIH ( National Institutes of Health ) , Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. It was a secondary analysis of information from a prospective cohort study. The information came from Framingham Heat Study, a long-running study involving 12, 067 individuals which has been tracking people and their social networks in Framingham, USA, for several decades.

When the Framingham Heat Study started in 1948 there were 5, 209 participants. 5, 124 people were added to the study in 1971 - the additions consisted of original group's children and spouses. A further 508 were added in 1994, plus 4, 095 offspring in 2002.

The present study focused on 5, 124 people, consisting mainly of children of previous groups. The researchers were able to find 53, 000 family ties with other people in network - approximately 10. 4 family ties per person.

Clusters of smokers and non-smokers

The researchers explained that " clusters " of smokers and non-smokers appear to develop - smokers are more likely to be linked to other smokers, while non-smokers do so with other non-smokers. This clustering extends to three degrees of separation. Even though percentage of smokers dropped, smoking clusters remained pretty constant throughout whole period of study - this suggest that whole groups of people were quitting at the same time.

If a husband quits it appears that likelihood of the wife smoking drops by 67% ( and vice-versa, if the wife quits. . ) . If a person quits chances of his/her sibling being a smoker drops by 25%. The researchers also found that if person gives up there is an impact on his/her work colleagues ( their chances of smoking drop ) . This impact was found to be greater more educated a person and his/her social network is.

The researchers believe that knock-on effect of people giving up smoking has been a major factor in smoking decline over recent decades. Smoking behavior really does influence smoking habits of others. " Groups of interconnected people stop smoking in concert', researchers explain.

'The Collective Dynamics of Smoking in a Large Social Network' Nicholas A. Christakis, M. D. , Ph. D. , M. P. H. , and James H. Fowler, Ph. D NEJM - Volume 358: 2249-2258 - May 22, 2008 - Number 21 Click here to view abstract online

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