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Temax is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Heart Failure, High BP. Temax also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Temax. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Temax include Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. While these are the most often observed Temax side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Temax are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Temax's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Temax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Temax can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Temax in conditions like Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Drug Allergy.
Besides this, Temax may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Temax is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Temax 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 Temax safe for pregnant women?
Temax 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 Temax safe during breastfeeding?
Temax has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Temax on the Kidneys?
Temax is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Temax on the Liver?
Side effects of Temax rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Temax on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Temax on the heart have been reported.
Temax 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 Temax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Temax habit forming or addictive?
Temax does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Temax. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Temax is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Temax for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Temax
When consumed with certain foods, Temax may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Temax
Taking Temax with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, it is safe to take Temax 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, Temax 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.
No, Temax doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Temax, please consult your doctor without any delay.
Temax 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 Temax decreases the blood pressure.
Temax is available in the form of tablets. A tablet is usually taken once a day, with or without food because food affects the absorption of this drug. It should be taken at exactly the same time every time to avoid skipping the dose. Temax might start showing the effects between 2 to 4 weeks, therefore, it is important to continue taking it even when you feel well. One should take Temax exactly as prescribed by their doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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