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Telmisartan, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Heart Failure, High BP. The alternative uses of Telmisartan have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Telmisartan is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Telmisartan include Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Telmisartan can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Telmisartan 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.
It is also important to note that Telmisartan has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Telmisartan related warnings talks about Telmisartan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Telmisartan can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Telmisartan in conditions like Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Drug Allergy.
Besides this, Telmisartan may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Telmisartan is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Telmisartan 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 Telmisartan safe for pregnant women?
Telmisartan can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Telmisartan safe during breastfeeding?
Telmisartan may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Telmisartan on the Kidneys?
Telmisartan is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Telmisartan on the Liver?
Telmisartan is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Telmisartan on the Heart?
Telmisartan has very mild side effects on the heart.
Telmisartan 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 Telmisartan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telmisartan habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Telmisartan has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Telmisartan as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Telmisartan should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Telmisartan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Telmisartan
Some foods when eaten with Telmisartan can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telmisartan
Taking alcohol with Telmisartan can be dangerous.
Telmisartan can be taken as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. You must not discontinue taking it even when you start feeling well. In addition, you must not take it more frequently as that can have adverse effects. Follow the recommendations of your doctor completely.
No, Telmisartan doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Telmisartan, please consult your doctor without any delay.
Telmisartan 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 Telmisartan decreases the blood pressure.
Yes, Telmisartan causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Telmisartan therapy.
Telmisartan is available in the form of tablets. A tablet is usually taken once a day, with or without food because food affects the absorption of this drug. It should be taken at exactly the same time every time to avoid skipping the dose. Telmisartan might start showing the effects between 2 to 4 weeks, therefore, it is important to continue taking it even when you feel well. One should take Telmisartan exactly as prescribed by their doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
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