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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 is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Slew H should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Slew H unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Slew H habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Slew H is addictive.
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.
Is it safe?
Slew H is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Slew H cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Slew H
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Slew H with food.
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.
No, Slew H doesn't cause depression. However, if you experience depression while taking Slew H, please talk to your doctor immediately.
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.
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.
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.
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).
This medicine data has been created by -
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