Telvas H is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Telvas H has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Telvas H is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Telvas H are Headache, Diarrhoea, Back Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Telvas H can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Telvas H are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Telvas H's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Telvas H's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Telvas H related warnings section.
Telvas H is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Angioedema, Hypoparathyroidism as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Telvas H are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Telvas H have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Telvas H is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Telvas 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Telvas H is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Telvas H safe for pregnant women?
Telvas H has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Telvas H without medical advice.
Is the use of Telvas H safe during breastfeeding?
Telvas H may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Telvas H on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Telvas H. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Telvas H on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Telvas H. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Telvas H only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Telvas H on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Telvas H. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Telvas 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 Telvas H unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telvas H habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Telvas H is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Telvas H, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Telvas H can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Telvas H should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Telvas H in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Telvas H
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Telvas H and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telvas H
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Telvas H with alcohol will be.
Telvas 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. Telvas H is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
No, Telvas H doesn't cause depression. However, if you experience depression while taking Telvas H, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Telvas H contains telmisartan which is an antihypertensive drug that works by preventing a chemical (angiotensin II) to bind with a receptor. This causes relaxation of blood vessels, it also prevents the synthesis and release of aldosterone (a hormone whose hyperactivity results in high blood pressure). In this way Telvas H decreases the blood pressure.
No, Telvas H doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Telvas H, please consult your doctor without any delay.
Yes, Telvas H may cause a cough on rare occasions. If you experience a cough while taking Telvas H, please talk to your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
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