Many devices are based on hydrostatics such as barometers and manometers, i.e., determine pressure through measurement of a column (or columns) of a liquid using the pressure variation with elevation equation for an incompressible fluid.
Tenex is the brand-name version of a generic drug called guanfacine. This drug is typically prescribed to treat high blood pressure. Itâs not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat ADHD. However, your childâs doctor may still prescribe Tenex to treat ADHD.
Tenex for ADHD and Tics disorders like Tourette's syndrome. Tenex is pharmacologically similar to clonidine. In a controlled trial of children with ADHD plus tics like Tourette's syndrome, Tenex improved symptoms in both domains, though the improvements in attention fell short of what is generally seen with standard medications. Side effects are similar to those of clonidine, though Tenex is less sedating.