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Xstan H is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Xstan H have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Xstan H depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Xstan H are Headache, Diarrhoea, Back Pain. Some other side effects of Xstan H have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Xstan H go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Xstan H's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Xstan H's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Xstan H can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Xstan H in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Angioedema, Hypoparathyroidism. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Xstan H contraindications section.
Additionally, Xstan H may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Xstan H, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Xstan 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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Is the use of Xstan H safe for pregnant women?
Xstan H shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Xstan H safe during breastfeeding?
Xstan 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 Xstan H on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Xstan 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 Xstan H on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Xstan H. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Xstan H on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Xstan 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.
Xstan 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 Xstan H unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Xstan H habit forming or addictive?
Xstan H does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Xstan H, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Xstan H can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Xstan H only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Xstan H cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Xstan H
There is no information on the effects of taking Xstan H with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Xstan H
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Xstan H and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Xstan H may cause a cough on rare occasions. If you experience a cough while taking Xstan H, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, Xstan H causes hyponatremia (low level of sodium in the blood). Treatment with telmisartan might call for a regular blood monitoring for checking sodium levels.
Xstan 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. Xstan 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 Xstan H exactly as prescribed by their doctor.
No, Xstan 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, Xstan H doesn't cause depression. However, if you experience depression while taking Xstan H, please talk to your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
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