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Telkom M is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Other than this, Telkom M has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Telkom M is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Telkom M include Headache, Dizziness, Weakness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Telkom M can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Telkom M go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Telkom M's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Telkom M has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Telkom M related warnings section.
Telkom M is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Diabetes, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Angioedema are examples of such conditions.
Additionally, Telkom M may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Telkom M is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Telkom M 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Telkom M is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Telkom M safe for pregnant women?
Telkom M shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Telkom M safe during breastfeeding?
Telkom M is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Telkom M on the Kidneys?
Telkom M 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 Telkom M on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Telkom M. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Telkom M on the Heart?
Telkom M has very mild side effects on the heart.
Telkom M 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 Telkom M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telkom M habit forming or addictive?
Telkom M does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Telkom M as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Telkom M is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Telkom M cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Telkom M
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Telkom M with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telkom M
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Telkom M and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Telkom M 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.
Yes, Telkom M causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Telkom M therapy.
No, Telkom M doesn't cause depression. However, if you experience depression while taking Telkom M, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Telkom M 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 Telkom M decreases the blood pressure.
No, Telkom M doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Telkom M, please consult your doctor without any delay.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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