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Tazloc H 40 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Tazloc H 40 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Tazloc H 40 Tablet 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Tazloc H 40 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Diarrhoea, Back Pain. Some other side effects of Tazloc H 40 Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Tazloc H 40 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Tazloc H 40 Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Tazloc H 40 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Tazloc H 40 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Angioedema, Hypoparathyroidism as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Tazloc H 40 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Tazloc H 40 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Tazloc H 40 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Tazloc H 40 Tablet 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 Tazloc H 40 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Tazloc H. If you are pregnant, do not take Tazloc H without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Tazloc H 40 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Tazloc 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 Tazloc H 40 Tablet on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Tazloc 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 Tazloc H 40 Tablet on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Tazloc H. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Tazloc H 40 Tablet on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Tazloc H. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tazloc H 40 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tazloc H 40 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Tazloc H 40 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Tazloc H 40 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Tazloc H 40 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tazloc H 40 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tazloc H 40 Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Tazloc H 40 Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tazloc H 40 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Tazloc H 40 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Yes, Tazloc H may cause a cough on rare occasions. If you experience a cough while taking Tazloc H, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, Tazloc 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, Tazloc H doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Tazloc H, please consult your doctor without any delay.
Tazloc 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. Tazloc H is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
Tazloc 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. Tazloc 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 Tazloc H exactly as prescribed by their doctor.
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