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Ecotel H is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Ecotel H also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Ecotel H depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Ecotel H are Headache, Diarrhoea, Back Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ecotel H can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ecotel H go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ecotel H is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Ecotel H's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ecotel H related warnings section.
Ecotel H is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Angioedema, Hypoparathyroidism as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Ecotel H have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Ecotel H may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Ecotel H is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Ecotel 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 Ecotel H safe for pregnant women?
Ecotel H can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Ecotel H safe during breastfeeding?
Ecotel 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 Ecotel H on the Kidneys?
Ecotel 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 Ecotel H on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Ecotel H. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Ecotel H on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Ecotel 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.
Ecotel 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 Ecotel H unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ecotel H habit forming or addictive?
Ecotel H does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ecotel H. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ecotel H only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ecotel H is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ecotel H
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Ecotel H together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ecotel H
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ecotel H and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Ecotel H doesn't cause depression. However, if you experience depression while taking Ecotel H, please talk to your doctor immediately.
No, Ecotel H doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Ecotel H, please consult your doctor without any delay.
Yes, Ecotel H causes hyponatremia (low level of sodium in the blood). Treatment with telmisartan might call for a regular blood monitoring for checking sodium levels.
Yes, Ecotel H may cause a cough on rare occasions. If you experience a cough while taking Ecotel H, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Ecotel 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. Ecotel 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 Ecotel H exactly as prescribed by their doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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