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Tah is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP, Heart Failure, High BP. Tah also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Tah depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Tah include Back Pain. Some other side effects of Tah have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Tah normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Tah has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Tah's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Tah is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Tah contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Tah 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 Tah is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Tah 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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Is the use of Tah safe for pregnant women?
Tah can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Tah safe during breastfeeding?
Tah 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 Tah on the Kidneys?
Tah may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tah on the Liver?
Tah has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Tah on the Heart?
Tah may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Tah should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tah unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tah habit forming or addictive?
Tah does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Tah. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Tah only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tah cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Tah
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Tah and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tah
Taking alcohol with Tah can be dangerous.
Rarely, Tah causes arrhythmia (Irregular heartbeat). However, if you experience any fluctuation in heart rate after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Tah is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as palpitation, abdominal pain, sleepiness, swelling, and flushing. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
No, Tah is not harmful to a kidney. However, it can cause some urinary problem such as urine retention and difficulty in passing urine. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above while taking this drug.
No, Tah does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Tah might increase your blood sugar levels slightly, healthy people can tolerate it easily while diabetic patients might face some spike in blood sugar levels. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Tah has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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