Atenolol and chlorthalidone and Fragmin

• Generic Name: atenolol / chlorthalidone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Tenoretic 100, Tenoretic 50, Tenoretic

Atenolol is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Chlorthalidone is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Atenolol and chlorthalidone is a combination medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

Atenolol and chlorthalidone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: dalteparin
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Fragmin

Fragmin (dalteparin) is an anticoagulant that helps prevent the formation of blood clots.

Fragmin is used together with aspirin to prevent blood vessel complications in people with certain types of angina (chest pain) or heart attack.

Fragmin is used to prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). A DVT can occur after certain types of surgery, or in people who are bed-ridden due to a prolonged illness.

Fragmin is used long-term to treat a type of blood clot called venous thromboembolism (VTE) in people with cancer.

Fragmin is also used reduce the recurrence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in children one month of age and older.

Fragmin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.