Telpic H is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Telpic H also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Telpic H depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Telpic H are Headache, Diarrhoea, Back Pain. While these are the most often observed Telpic H side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Telpic 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.
In addition, Telpic H's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Telpic H related warnings talks about Telpic H's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Telpic H is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Angioedema, Hypoparathyroidism as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Telpic H are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Telpic H with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Telpic H, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Telpic 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 Telpic H safe for pregnant women?
Telpic H has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Telpic H without medical advice.
Is the use of Telpic H safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Telpic H may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Telpic H should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Telpic H on the Kidneys?
Telpic 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 Telpic H on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Telpic H. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Telpic H on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Telpic 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.
Telpic 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 Telpic H unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telpic H habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Telpic H.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Telpic H can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Telpic H is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Telpic H in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Telpic H
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Telpic H, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telpic H
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Telpic H and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Telpic H may cause a cough on rare occasions. If you experience a cough while taking Telpic H, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, it is safe to take Telpic H as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. However, in some people, it may cause some side effects like back pain, sinusitis, and diaarhea.
Yes, Telpic H causes hyponatremia (low level of sodium in the blood). Treatment with telmisartan might call for a regular blood monitoring for checking sodium levels.
No, Telpic 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.
Telpic 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 Telpic H decreases the blood pressure.
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