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Telhim H is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Telhim H have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Telhim H depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Telhim H also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Diarrhoea, Back Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Telhim H can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Telhim H go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Telhim H is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Telhim H has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Telhim H related warnings section.
Telhim H can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Telhim H in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Angioedema, Hypoparathyroidism. The section on Telhim H contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Telhim H may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Telhim H, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Telhim 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 Telhim H safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Telhim H. If you are pregnant, do not take Telhim H without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Telhim H safe during breastfeeding?
Telhim H may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Telhim H on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Telhim H. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Telhim H on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Telhim H. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Telhim H only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Telhim H on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Telhim H. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Telhim 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 Telhim H unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telhim H habit forming or addictive?
Telhim H is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Telhim H, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Telhim H can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Telhim H only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Telhim H is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Telhim H
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Telhim H together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telhim H
Information about the interaction of Telhim H and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Telhim 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. Telhim 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 Telhim H exactly as prescribed by their doctor.
Telhim H can be taken as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. You must not discontinue taking it even when you start feeling well. In addition, you must not take it more frequently as that can have adverse effects. Follow the recommendations of your doctor completely.
Yes, Telhim H causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Telhim H therapy.
No, Telhim H is not bad for kidneys. In fact, it protects the kidneys, thus, it is suitable for people with diabetes and mild-to-moderate kidney disease.
No, Telhim H is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).
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