Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Heart Failure, High BP. Other than this, Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet include Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet in conditions like Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Drug Allergy.
Drug interactions for Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Tazloc shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Tazloc on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Tazloc on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Side effects of Tazloc rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Tazloc has very mild side effects on the heart.
Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet
Taking Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet
Consuming Tazloc 20 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Tazloc causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Tazloc therapy.
No, Tazloc doesn't cause depression. However, if you experience depression while taking Tazloc, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Tazloc can be taken as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. You must not discontinue taking it even when you start feeling well. In addition, you must not take it more frequently as that can have adverse effects. Follow the recommendations of your doctor completely.
Tazloc 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 is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
Tazloc 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 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 exactly as prescribed by their doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
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References
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