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Welartan C is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Welartan C have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Welartan C depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Welartan C also has some side effects, the most common being Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. While these are the most often observed Welartan C side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Welartan C are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Welartan C is Mild for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Welartan C's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Welartan C related warnings section.
Welartan C can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Welartan C in conditions like Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Drug Allergy. Other contraindications of Welartan C have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Welartan C with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Welartan C is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Welartan C 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 Welartan C is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Welartan C safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Welartan C has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Welartan C safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Welartan C as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Welartan C on the Kidneys?
Welartan C rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Welartan C on the Liver?
Welartan C has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Welartan C on the Heart?
Welartan C is rarely harmful for the heart.
Welartan C 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 Welartan C unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Welartan C habit forming or addictive?
Welartan C is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Welartan C
Taking Welartan C with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Welartan C
Taking Welartan C with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, it is safe to take Welartan C 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.
No, Welartan C doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Welartan C, please consult your doctor without any delay.
Yes, Welartan C causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Welartan C therapy.
No, Welartan C 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 Welartan C is causing weight gain then discuss with your doctor instantly.
No, Welartan C 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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