Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
The most common side effects of Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet are Headache, Diarrhoea, Back Pain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet related warnings talks about Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Angioedema, Hypoparathyroidism are examples of such conditions. The section on Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Telvas H 40/12.5 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet 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 40/12.5 Tablet 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 40/12.5 Tablet 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 40/12.5 Tablet 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 40/12.5 Tablet 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 40/12.5 Tablet 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 40/12.5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Telvas H 40/12.5 Tablet 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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