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Slew H Information

Slew H is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Slew H have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Slew H depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Slew H are Headache, Diarrhoea, Back Pain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Slew H as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Slew H go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Slew H has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Slew H related warnings talks about Slew H's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Slew H can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Slew H in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Angioedema, Hypoparathyroidism. Other contraindications of Slew H have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Slew H may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Slew H is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Slew H Benefits & Uses
Slew H Dosage & How to Take
Slew H Side Effects
Slew H Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Slew H with Other Drugs
Slew H Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Slew H
Slew H Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Slew H Benefits & Uses

Slew H is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Slew H Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 105 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 25 mg hydrochlorothiazide and 80 mg telmisartan
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 105 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 25 mg hydrochlorothiazide and 80 mg telmisartan

Slew H Related Warnings

Is the use of Slew H safe for pregnant women?

Slew H should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Slew H safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Slew H may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Slew H should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Slew H on the Kidneys?

Slew H can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Slew H on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Slew H. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Slew H on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Slew H. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Slew H with Other Drugs

Slew H should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Aliskiren

Captopril

Moderate

Insulin Aspart

Dexamethasone

Slew H Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Slew H unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Angioedema
Hypoparathyroidism

Frequently asked Questions about Slew H

Is this Slew H habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Slew H is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Slew H, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Slew H can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Slew H is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Slew H cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Slew H Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Slew H

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Slew H with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Slew H

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Slew H with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Slew H

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Slew H cause depression?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, Slew H doesn't cause depression. However, if you experience depression while taking Slew H, please talk to your doctor immediately.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Slew H?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Slew H is available in the form of tablets. A tablet is usually taken once a day, with or without food because food affects the absorption of this drug. It should be taken at exactly the same time every time to avoid skipping the dose. Slew H might start showing the effects between 2 to 4 weeks, therefore, it is important to continue taking it even when you feel well. One should take Slew H exactly as prescribed by their doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Slew H work

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Slew H contains telmisartan which is an antihypertensive drug that works by preventing a chemical (angiotensin II) to bind with a receptor. This causes relaxation of blood vessels, it also prevents the synthesis and release of aldosterone (a hormone whose hyperactivity results in high blood pressure). In this way Slew H decreases the blood pressure.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Slew H?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Slew H is the brand name for telmisartan. It belongs to a group of medications known as angiotensin II receptor blockers. It is available in the form of tablets. Slew H is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Slew H a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

No, Slew H is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).