Telsartan R 5 Tablet 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 Telsartan R 5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Telsartan R shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Telsartan R 5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Telsartan R as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Telsartan R 5 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Telsartan R rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Telsartan R 5 Tablet on the Liver?
Telsartan R is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Telsartan R 5 Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Telsartan R on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Telsartan R 5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telsartan R 5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Telsartan R 5 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Telsartan R 5 Tablet
Some foods when eaten with Telsartan R 5 Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telsartan R 5 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Telsartan R 5 Tablet with alcohol will be.
No, Telsartan R doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Telsartan R, please consult your doctor without any delay.
Telsartan R 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 Telsartan R decreases the blood pressure.
Yes, Telsartan R causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Telsartan R therapy.
Telsartan R 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. Telsartan R 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 Telsartan R exactly as prescribed by their doctor.
No, Telsartan R is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).
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