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Tretan H is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Tretan H have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Tretan 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.
Common side effects of Tretan H include Headache, Diarrhoea, Back Pain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Tretan H as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Tretan H are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Tretan H is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Tretan H related warnings talks about Tretan H's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Tretan H 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 Tretan H contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Tretan H with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Tretan H, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Tretan 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tretan H is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Tretan H safe for pregnant women?
Tretan H has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Tretan H without medical advice.
Is the use of Tretan H safe during breastfeeding?
Tretan H should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Tretan H on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Tretan 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 Tretan H on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Tretan H. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Tretan H only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Tretan H on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Tretan 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.
Tretan 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 Tretan H unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tretan H habit forming or addictive?
Tretan H is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Tretan H. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Tretan H only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Tretan H is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tretan H
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Tretan H with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tretan H
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Tretan H and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Tretan H may cause a cough on rare occasions. If you experience a cough while taking Tretan H, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, it is safe to take Tretan 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.
Tretan 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 Tretan H decreases the blood pressure.
Tretan 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. Tretan 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 Tretan H exactly as prescribed by their doctor.
Tretan 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. Tretan H is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
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References
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Prescribing Information [Internet]: Micardis® HCT (telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets, 40 mg/12.5 mg 80 mg/12.5 mg and 80 mg/25 mg . Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
