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Temsi Am is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Temsi Am have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Temsi Am. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Temsi Am include Headache, Dizziness, Palpitations (fluttering in chest). Some other side effects of Temsi Am have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Temsi Am 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 Temsi Am is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Temsi Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Temsi Am is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Angioedema are examples of such conditions.
Additionally, Temsi Am may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Temsi Am, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Temsi 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 Temsi Am safe for pregnant women?
Temsi Am 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 Temsi Am safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Temsi Am. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Temsi Am on the Kidneys?
Temsi Am 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 Temsi Am on the Liver?
Temsi Am can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Temsi Am on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Temsi Am. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Temsi 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 Temsi Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Temsi Am habit forming or addictive?
Temsi Am is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Temsi Am, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Temsi Am can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Temsi Am only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Temsi Am cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Temsi Am
There is no information on the effects of taking Temsi Am with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Temsi Am
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Temsi Am and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Temsi Am 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 Temsi Am is causing weight gain then discuss with your doctor instantly.
No, Temsi Am doesn't cause depression. However, if you experience depression while taking Temsi Am, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, Temsi Am may cause a cough on rare occasions. If you experience a cough while taking Temsi Am, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Temsi Am 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 Temsi Am decreases the blood pressure.
No, Temsi 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
5 Years of Experience
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