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Telmed Act 40 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Telmed Act 40 Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Telmed Act 40 Tablet 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Telmed Act 40 Tablet include Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. While these are the most often observed Telmed Act 40 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Telmed Act 40 Tablet 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.
Telmed Act 40 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Mild while nursing. In addition, Telmed Act 40 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Telmed Act 40 Tablet related warnings section.
Telmed Act 40 Tablet 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. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Telmed Act 40 Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Telmed Act 40 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Telmed Act 40 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Telmed Act 40 Tablet 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.
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Is the use of Telmed Act 40 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Telmed Act has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Telmed Act 40 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Telmed Act may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Telmed Act 40 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Telmed Act rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Telmed Act 40 Tablet on the Liver?
Telmed Act has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Telmed Act 40 Tablet on the Heart?
Telmed Act has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Telmed Act 40 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telmed Act 40 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Telmed Act 40 Tablet.
Interaction between Food and Telmed Act 40 Tablet
Some foods when eaten with Telmed Act 40 Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telmed Act 40 Tablet
Taking alcohol with Telmed Act 40 Tablet can be dangerous.
Yes, Telmed Act causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Telmed Act therapy.
No, Telmed Act 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 Telmed Act is causing weight gain then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Telmed Act 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. Telmed Act is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
No, Telmed Act 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.
Telmed Act 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 Telmed Act decreases the blood pressure.
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