Telpres H is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Telpres H also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Telpres H depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Telpres H also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Diarrhoea, Back Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Telpres H can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Telpres H normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Telpres H has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Telpres H's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Telpres H related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Angioedema, Hypoparathyroidism must refrain from the use of Telpres H since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Telpres H contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Telpres H have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Telpres H is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Telpres 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Telpres H is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Telpres H safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Telpres H. If you are pregnant, do not take Telpres H without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Telpres H safe during breastfeeding?
Telpres H may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Telpres H on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Telpres H. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Telpres H on the Liver?
Telpres H may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Telpres H on the Heart?
Telpres H can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Telpres 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 Telpres H unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telpres H habit forming or addictive?
Telpres H does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Telpres H you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Telpres H is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Telpres H in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Telpres H
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Telpres H and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telpres H
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Telpres H and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Telpres 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, Telpres H causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Telpres H therapy.
No, Telpres H is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).
Telpres H can be taken as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. You must not discontinue taking it even when you start feeling well. In addition, you must not take it more frequently as that can have adverse effects. Follow the recommendations of your doctor completely.
Telpres 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. Telpres H is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
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