Telmed Act is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Telmed Act have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Telmed Act is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Telmed Act are Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Telmed Act can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Telmed Act 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 Telmed Act has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Telmed Act related warnings talks about Telmed Act's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Telmed Act since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Telmed Act contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Telmed Act may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Telmed Act, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Telmed Act 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 Telmed Act safe for pregnant women?
Telmed Act has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Telmed Act safe during breastfeeding?
Telmed Act may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Telmed Act on the Kidneys?
Telmed Act rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Telmed Act on the Liver?
Telmed Act has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Telmed Act on the Heart?
Telmed Act has very mild side effects on the heart.
Telmed Act 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 Telmed Act unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telmed Act habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Telmed Act.
Interaction between Food and Telmed Act
Some foods when eaten with Telmed Act can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telmed Act
Taking alcohol with Telmed Act 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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