Tenoretic 50 and Xyntha

• 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.

Tenoretic 50 is a combination medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

Tenoretic 50 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: antihemophilic factor
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Advate, Adynovate, Afstyla, Eloctate with Fc Fusion Protein, Helixate FS, Kogenate FS, Kovaltry, Novoeight, Nuwiq, Recombinate, Xyntha, Hemofil-M, Koate-DVI, Monoclate-P, Jivi, Obizur

Xyntha contains recombinant antihemophilic factor. Antihemophilic factor is a naturally occurring protein in the blood that helps blood to clot. A lack of antihemophilic factor VIII is the cause of hemophilia A.

Xyntha works by temporarily raising levels of factor VIII in the blood to aid in clotting.

Xyntha is used to treat or prevent bleeding episodes in adults and children with hemophilia A. It is also used to control bleeding related to surgery or dentistry in a person with hemophilia, and to prevent joint damage in people age 16 or older with severe hemophilia A and no prior joint damage.

Xyntha is not for use in people with von Willebrand disease.