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Misart A is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Misart A has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Misart A. 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.
Misart A also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Dizziness, Palpitations (fluttering in chest). While these are the most often observed Misart A side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Misart A are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Misart A is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Misart A's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Misart A related warnings section.
Misart A 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, Misart A may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Misart A is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Misart A 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 Misart A is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Misart A safe for pregnant women?
Misart A can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Misart A safe during breastfeeding?
Misart A may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Misart A on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Misart A. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Misart A on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Misart A. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Misart A only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Misart A on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Misart A. 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.
Misart A 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 Misart A unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Misart A habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Misart A is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Misart A. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Misart A is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Misart A cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Misart A
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Misart A and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Misart A
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Misart A with alcohol will be.
Misart A 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. Misart A is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
Yes, it is safe to take Misart A 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, Misart A 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 Misart A is causing weight gain then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Yes, Misart A causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Misart A therapy.
No, Misart A doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Misart A, please consult your doctor without any delay.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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