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Cresar LN 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.
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Is the use of Cresar LN safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Cresar LN will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Cresar LN safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Cresar LN on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Cresar LN will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Cresar LN on the Kidneys?
Cresar LN may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cresar LN on the Liver?
Cresar LN may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Cresar LN on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Cresar LN. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Cresar LN should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cresar LN unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cresar LN habit forming or addictive?
Cresar LN does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Cresar LN
Taking Cresar LN with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cresar LN
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cresar LN.
No, Cresar LN 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 Cresar LN is causing weight gain then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Yes, Cresar LN causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Cresar LN therapy.
Cresar LN 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 Cresar LN decreases the blood pressure.
No, Cresar LN 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.
Cresar LN 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. Cresar LN 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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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 169-173
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Micardis® (telmisartan)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Twynsta® (telmisartan/amlodipine)