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Welartan M is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Welartan M has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Welartan M. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Welartan M include Headache, Dizziness, Weakness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Welartan M can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Welartan M 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.
In addition, Welartan M's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Welartan M has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Welartan M related warnings section.
Welartan M is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diabetes, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Angioedema as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Welartan M have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Welartan M is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Welartan M 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Welartan M safe for pregnant women?
Welartan M can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Welartan M safe during breastfeeding?
Welartan M does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Welartan M on the Kidneys?
Welartan M can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Welartan M on the Liver?
Welartan M may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Welartan M on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Welartan M on the heart have been reported.
Welartan M should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Welartan M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Welartan M habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Welartan M is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Welartan M. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Welartan M is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Welartan M in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Welartan M
There is no information on the effects of taking Welartan M with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Welartan M
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Welartan M.
No, Welartan M doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Welartan M, please consult your doctor without any delay.
No, Welartan M is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).
Yes, Welartan M causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Welartan M therapy.
No, Welartan M doesn't cause depression. However, if you experience depression while taking Welartan M, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Welartan M 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. Welartan M is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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