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Telcros is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Heart Failure, High BP. The alternative uses of Telcros have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Telcros is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Telcros also has some side effects, the most common being Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. While these are the most often observed Telcros side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Telcros go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Telcros is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Telcros related warnings talks about Telcros's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Telcros 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.
Drug interactions for Telcros have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Telcros is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Telcros 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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Is the use of Telcros safe for pregnant women?
Telcros can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Telcros safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Telcros as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Telcros on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Telcros on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Telcros on the Liver?
Telcros may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Telcros on the Heart?
Telcros has very mild side effects on the heart.
Telcros 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 Telcros unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telcros habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Telcros has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Telcros can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Telcros is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Telcros for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Telcros
When consumed with certain foods, Telcros may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telcros
Taking Telcros with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Telcros causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Telcros therapy.
No, Telcros is not bad for kidneys. In fact, it protects the kidneys, thus, it is suitable for people with diabetes and mild-to-moderate kidney disease.
Yes, it is safe to take Telcros 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.
Yes, Telcros may cause a cough on rare occasions. If you experience a cough while taking Telcros, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, Telcros causes hyponatremia (low level of sodium in the blood). Treatment with telmisartan might call for a regular blood monitoring for checking sodium levels.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
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