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.
The exact mechanism of action of guanfacine in ADHD is unknown. Extended release guanfacine is effective for the treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents between the ages of 6 to 17 in clinical trials lasting 8 weeks. Guanfacine was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1986. PRESCRIBED FOR: Extended release guanfacine (Intuniv) is used alone or in combination with other medications for the treatment of ADHD. Immediate release guanfacine (Tenex) is used alone or in combination with other medications for the treatment of high blood pressure.