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Telmed Act 80 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Telmed Act 80 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Telmed Act 80 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Telmed Act 80 Tablet are Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Telmed Act 80 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Telmed Act 80 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Telmed Act 80 Tablet is Mild for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Telmed Act 80 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Telmed Act 80 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Telmed Act 80 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Telmed Act 80 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Telmed Act 80 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Telmed Act 80 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 Telmed Act 80 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Telmed Act has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Telmed Act 80 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Telmed Act may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Telmed Act 80 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Telmed Act rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Telmed Act 80 Tablet on the Liver?
Telmed Act has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Telmed Act 80 Tablet on the Heart?
Telmed Act has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Telmed Act 80 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telmed Act 80 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Telmed Act 80 Tablet.
Interaction between Food and Telmed Act 80 Tablet
Some foods when eaten with Telmed Act 80 Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telmed Act 80 Tablet
Taking alcohol with Telmed Act 80 Tablet can be dangerous.
Yes, Telmed Act causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Telmed Act therapy.
No, Telmed Act 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 Telmed Act is causing weight gain then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Telmed Act 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. Telmed Act is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
No, Telmed Act is not bad for kidneys. In fact, it protects the kidneys, thus, it is suitable for people with diabetes and mild-to-moderate kidney disease.
Telmed Act 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 Telmed Act decreases the blood pressure.
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