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Sartel Am, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. The alternative uses of Sartel Am have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Sartel Am is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Sartel Am also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Dizziness, Palpitations (fluttering in chest). Some other side effects of Sartel Am have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Sartel Am are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Sartel Am's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Sartel Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Sartel Am is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Angioedema as it can result in adverse effects.
Additionally, Sartel Am may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Sartel Am, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Sartel Am 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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Is the use of Sartel Am safe for pregnant women?
Sartel Am can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Sartel Am safe during breastfeeding?
Sartel Am may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Sartel Am on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Sartel Am. 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 Sartel Am on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Sartel Am. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Sartel Am on the Heart?
Sartel Am can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Sartel Am 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 Sartel Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sartel Am habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Sartel Am has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Sartel Am you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Sartel Am only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Sartel Am in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Sartel Am
There is no information on the effects of taking Sartel Am with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sartel Am
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sartel Am with alcohol will be.
Sartel Am 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. Sartel Am is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
Yes, Sartel Am causes hyponatremia (low level of sodium in the blood). Treatment with telmisartan might call for a regular blood monitoring for checking sodium levels.
Yes, Sartel Am causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Sartel Am therapy.
Yes, Sartel Am may cause a cough on rare occasions. If you experience a cough while taking Sartel Am, please talk to your doctor immediately.
No, Sartel Am doesn't cause depression. However, if you experience depression while taking Sartel Am, please talk to your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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