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Telsartan H 80 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Telsartan H 80 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Telsartan H 80 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Telsartan H 80 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Diarrhoea, Back Pain. While these are the most often observed Telsartan H 80 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Telsartan H 80 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Telsartan H 80 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Telsartan H 80 Tablet related warnings talks about Telsartan H 80 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Telsartan H 80 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Angioedema, Hypoparathyroidism are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Telsartan H 80 Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Telsartan H 80 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Telsartan H 80 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Telsartan H 80 Tablet 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Telsartan H 80 Tablet is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Telsartan H 80 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Telsartan H. If you are pregnant, do not take Telsartan H without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Telsartan H 80 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Telsartan H may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Telsartan H 80 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Telsartan H may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Telsartan H 80 Tablet on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Telsartan H. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Telsartan H 80 Tablet on the Heart?
Telsartan H may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Telsartan H 80 Tablet 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 Telsartan H 80 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telsartan H 80 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Telsartan H 80 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Telsartan H 80 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Telsartan H 80 Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Telsartan H 80 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Telsartan H 80 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Telsartan H 80 Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Telsartan H 80 Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telsartan H 80 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Telsartan H 80 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Telsartan 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 Telsartan H decreases the blood pressure.
Telsartan 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. Telsartan 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 Telsartan H exactly as prescribed by their doctor.
No, Telsartan H doesn't cause depression. However, if you experience depression while taking Telsartan H, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, Telsartan H may cause a cough on rare occasions. If you experience a cough while taking Telsartan H, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, Telsartan H causes hyponatremia (low level of sodium in the blood). Treatment with telmisartan might call for a regular blood monitoring for checking sodium levels.
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