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Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet include Headache, Diarrhoea, Back Pain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet related warnings talks about Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Angioedema, Hypoparathyroidism must refrain from the use of Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Teli 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Teli H has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Teli H without medical advice.
Is the use of Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Teli H 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 Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Teli H. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Teli H. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Teli H only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Teli H. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Teli 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 Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Teli H 40/12.5 Tablet.
No, Teli H does not cause weight gain. Weight gain has rarely been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight gain and you are in doubt that Teli H is causing weight gain then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Teli 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. Teli 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 Teli H exactly as prescribed by their doctor.
Yes, Teli H may cause a cough on rare occasions. If you experience a cough while taking Teli H, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Teli 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 Teli H decreases the blood pressure.
Yes, Teli H causes hyponatremia (low level of sodium in the blood). Treatment with telmisartan might call for a regular blood monitoring for checking sodium levels.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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