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Weltelmi is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Heart Failure, High BP. Other than this, Weltelmi has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Weltelmi. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Weltelmi include Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Weltelmi can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Weltelmi 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.
It is also important to note that Weltelmi has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Weltelmi has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Weltelmi related warnings section.
Weltelmi 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.
Besides this, Weltelmi may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Weltelmi is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Weltelmi is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 Weltelmi is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Weltelmi safe for pregnant women?
Weltelmi shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Weltelmi safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Weltelmi as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Weltelmi on the Kidneys?
Using Weltelmi does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Weltelmi on the Liver?
Weltelmi may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Weltelmi on the Heart?
Weltelmi has very mild side effects on the heart.
Weltelmi 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 Weltelmi unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Weltelmi habit forming or addictive?
Weltelmi does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Weltelmi. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Weltelmi only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Weltelmi in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Weltelmi
Weltelmi may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Weltelmi
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Weltelmi as it can have severe side effects.
Weltelmi 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. Weltelmi is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
Yes, Weltelmi may cause a cough on rare occasions. If you experience a cough while taking Weltelmi, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, Weltelmi causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Weltelmi therapy.
No, Weltelmi is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).
Yes, it is safe to take Weltelmi 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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