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Temisar, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Heart Failure, High BP. Other than this, Temisar has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Temisar 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Temisar are Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Temisar can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Temisar are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Temisar is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Temisar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Temisar related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Temisar since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Besides this, Temisar may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Temisar is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Temisar 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Temisar is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Temisar safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Temisar. If you are pregnant, do not take Temisar without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Temisar safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Temisar as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Temisar on the Kidneys?
Using Temisar does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Temisar on the Liver?
Temisar has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Temisar on the Heart?
Temisar has very mild side effects on the heart.
Temisar 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 Temisar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Temisar habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Temisar has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Temisar. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Temisar only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Temisar for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Temisar
Taking Temisar with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Temisar
Taking alcohol with Temisar can be dangerous.
No, Temisar 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 Temisar is causing weight gain then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Yes, it is safe to take Temisar as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. However, in some people, it may cause some side effects like back pain, sinusitis, and diaarhea.
Yes, Temisar causes hyponatremia (low level of sodium in the blood). Treatment with telmisartan might call for a regular blood monitoring for checking sodium levels.
Temisar 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. Temisar is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
Yes, Temisar causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Temisar therapy.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 169-173
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 507
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Micardis® (telmisartan)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Twynsta® (telmisartan/amlodipine)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 169-173
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 507
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Micardis® (telmisartan)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Twynsta® (telmisartan/amlodipine)
