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Telmeron is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Heart Failure, High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Telmeron have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Telmeron depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Telmeron also has some side effects, the most common being Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. While these are the most often observed Telmeron side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Telmeron go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Telmeron's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Telmeron's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Telmeron related warnings section.
Telmeron is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects.
Besides this, Telmeron may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Telmeron is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Telmeron is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 Telmeron safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Telmeron. If you are pregnant, do not take Telmeron without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Telmeron safe during breastfeeding?
Telmeron has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Telmeron on the Kidneys?
Telmeron does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Telmeron on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Telmeron on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Telmeron on the Heart?
Telmeron has very mild side effects on the heart.
Telmeron 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 Telmeron unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telmeron habit forming or addictive?
Telmeron 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 Telmeron as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Telmeron only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Telmeron is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Telmeron
Telmeron may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telmeron
Taking alcohol with Telmeron can be dangerous.
No, Telmeron is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).
Telmeron 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. Telmeron is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
Yes, Telmeron may cause a cough on rare occasions. If you experience a cough while taking Telmeron, please talk to your doctor immediately.
No, Telmeron 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, Telmeron causes hyponatremia (low level of sodium in the blood). Treatment with telmisartan might call for a regular blood monitoring for checking sodium levels.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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