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Teltop H is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Teltop H has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Teltop 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Teltop H are Headache, Diarrhoea, Back Pain. Some other side effects of Teltop H have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Teltop H 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.
It is also important to note that Teltop H has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Teltop H's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Teltop H can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Teltop H in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Angioedema, Hypoparathyroidism. The section on Teltop H contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Teltop H may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Teltop H, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Teltop 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 Teltop H safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Teltop H. If you are pregnant, do not take Teltop H without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Teltop H safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Teltop H. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Teltop H on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Teltop H. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Teltop H on the Liver?
Teltop H may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Teltop H on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Teltop H. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Teltop 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 Teltop H unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Teltop H habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Teltop H is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Teltop H you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Teltop H only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Teltop H is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Teltop H
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Teltop H with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Teltop H
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Teltop H with alcohol will be.
Yes, Teltop 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, Teltop H doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Teltop H, please consult your doctor without any delay.
Teltop 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. Teltop H is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
Yes, Teltop H may cause a cough on rare occasions. If you experience a cough while taking Teltop H, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, it is safe to take Teltop 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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