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Telsartan H is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Other than this, Telsartan H has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Telsartan H. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Telsartan H include Headache, Diarrhoea, Back Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Telsartan H can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Telsartan H are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Telsartan H has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Telsartan H's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Angioedema, Hypoparathyroidism must refrain from the use of Telsartan H since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Telsartan H have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Telsartan H may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Telsartan H is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Telsartan 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 Telsartan H safe for pregnant women?
Telsartan 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 Telsartan H 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 on the Kidneys?
Telsartan 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 Telsartan H 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 on the Heart?
Telsartan H can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Telsartan 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 Telsartan H unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telsartan H habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Telsartan H is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Telsartan H you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Telsartan H only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Telsartan H in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Telsartan H
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Telsartan H, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telsartan H
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Telsartan H with alcohol will be.
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 is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).
No, Telsartan H doesn't cause depression. However, if you experience depression while taking Telsartan H, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, it is safe to take Telsartan 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, Telsartan H may cause a cough on rare occasions. If you experience a cough while taking Telsartan H, please talk to your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
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