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Temsan Am is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Temsan Am has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Temsan Am depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Temsan Am include Headache, Dizziness, Palpitations (fluttering in chest). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Temsan Am can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Temsan Am are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Temsan Am is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Temsan Am related warnings talks about Temsan Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Temsan Am is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Angioedema as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug reaction of Temsan Am with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Temsan Am is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Temsan Am 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 Temsan Am safe for pregnant women?
Temsan Am can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Temsan Am safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Temsan Am may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Temsan Am should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Temsan Am on the Kidneys?
Temsan Am 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 Temsan Am on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Temsan Am. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Temsan Am on the Heart?
Temsan Am 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.
Temsan Am 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 Temsan Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Temsan Am habit forming or addictive?
Temsan Am does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Temsan Am you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Temsan Am is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Temsan Am for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Temsan Am
There is no information on the effects of taking Temsan Am with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Temsan Am
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Temsan Am and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, it is safe to take Temsan Am 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.
Yes, Temsan Am may cause a cough on rare occasions. If you experience a cough while taking Temsan Am, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Temsan Am 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 Temsan Am decreases the blood pressure.
Yes, Temsan Am causes hyponatremia (low level of sodium in the blood). Treatment with telmisartan might call for a regular blood monitoring for checking sodium levels.
No, Temsan Am 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 Temsan Am is causing weight gain then discuss with your doctor instantly.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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