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Telcure H is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Telcure H has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Telcure H depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Telcure H include Headache, Diarrhoea, Back Pain. Some other side effects of Telcure H have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Telcure H are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Telcure H's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Telcure H has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Telcure H related warnings section.
Telcure H can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Telcure H in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Angioedema, Hypoparathyroidism. The section on Telcure H contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Telcure H may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Telcure H is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Telcure 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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Is the use of Telcure H safe for pregnant women?
Telcure 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 Telcure H safe during breastfeeding?
Telcure H may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Telcure H on the Kidneys?
Telcure H may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Telcure H on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Telcure H. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Telcure H only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Telcure H on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Telcure H. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Telcure 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 Telcure H unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telcure H habit forming or addictive?
Telcure H does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Telcure H can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Telcure H only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Telcure H for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Telcure H
There is no information on the effects of taking Telcure H with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telcure H
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Telcure H and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Telcure 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 Telcure H decreases the blood pressure.
Yes, Telcure H causes hyponatremia (low level of sodium in the blood). Treatment with telmisartan might call for a regular blood monitoring for checking sodium levels.
Yes, it is safe to take Telcure H as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. However, in some people, it may cause some side effects like back pain, sinusitis, and diaarhea.
Telcure 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. Telcure 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, Telcure H doesn't cause depression. However, if you experience depression while taking Telcure H, please talk to your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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