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Teram is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Other than this, Teram has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Teram depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Teram include Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. Some other side effects of Teram have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Teram go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Teram has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Teram has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Teram related warnings section.
Teram is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Teram have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Teram may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Teram is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Teram 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Teram is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Teram safe for pregnant women?
Teram should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Teram safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Teram on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Teram on the Kidneys?
Teram rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Teram on the Liver?
Teram is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Teram on the Heart?
Teram may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Teram 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 Teram unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Teram habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Teram is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Teram
Teram may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Teram
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Teram with alcohol will be.
No, Teram 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.
Teram 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. Teram 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 Teram exactly as prescribed by their doctor.
Teram 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. Teram is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
No, Teram doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Teram, please consult your doctor without any delay.
Yes, Teram causes hyponatremia (low level of sodium in the blood). Treatment with telmisartan might call for a regular blood monitoring for checking sodium levels.
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References
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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)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Altace (ramipril)
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