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Cresar H is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Cresar H have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cresar H. 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 side effects typically associated with Cresar H include Headache, Diarrhoea, Back Pain. Some other side effects of Cresar H have been listed ahead. These side effects of Cresar H are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Cresar H has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cresar H's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Cresar H 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cresar H are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Cresar H with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Cresar H, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cresar 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.
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Is the use of Cresar H safe for pregnant women?
Cresar H shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Cresar H safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Cresar H may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Cresar H should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Cresar H on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Cresar 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 Cresar H on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Cresar H. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Cresar H only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Cresar H on the Heart?
Cresar H may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Cresar 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 Cresar H unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cresar H habit forming or addictive?
Cresar H is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cresar H as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Cresar H should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cresar H is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cresar H
There is no information on the effects of taking Cresar H with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cresar H
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cresar H with alcohol will be.
Cresar 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. Cresar H is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
Yes, Cresar 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, Cresar H is not bad for kidneys. In fact, it protects the kidneys, thus, it is suitable for people with diabetes and mild-to-moderate kidney disease.
Yes, Cresar H causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Cresar H therapy.
Cresar 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. Cresar 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 Cresar H exactly as prescribed by their doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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