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Telza Am, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Telza Am has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Telza Am. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Telza Am also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Dizziness, Palpitations (fluttering in chest). Some other side effects of Telza Am have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Telza Am 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.
Telza Am's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Telza Am related warnings talks about Telza Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Angioedema must refrain from the use of Telza Am since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Additionally, Telza Am may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Telza Am, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Telza Am 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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Is the use of Telza Am safe for pregnant women?
Telza Am shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Telza Am safe during breastfeeding?
Telza Am should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Telza Am on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Telza Am. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Telza Am on the Liver?
Telza Am 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 Telza Am on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Telza Am. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Telza Am 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 Telza Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telza Am habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Telza Am is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Telza Am, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Telza Am can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Telza Am should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Telza Am for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Telza Am
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Telza Am with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telza Am
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Telza Am.
Telza Am 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. Telza Am is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
Yes, Telza Am may cause a cough on rare occasions. If you experience a cough while taking Telza Am, please talk to your doctor immediately.
No, Telza Am doesn't cause depression. However, if you experience depression while taking Telza Am, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, Telza Am causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Telza Am therapy.
No, Telza Am is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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