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Teleact is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Heart Failure, High BP. Teleact also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Teleact depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Teleact are Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Teleact as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Teleact are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Teleact's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Teleact's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Teleact 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 reaction of Teleact with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Teleact, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Teleact 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 Teleact safe for pregnant women?
Teleact can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Teleact safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Teleact on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Teleact on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Teleact on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Teleact on the Liver?
Teleact is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Teleact on the Heart?
Teleact may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Teleact 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 Teleact unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Teleact habit forming or addictive?
Teleact does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Teleact, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Teleact can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Teleact is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Teleact in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Teleact
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Teleact to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Teleact
Consumption of alcohol and Teleact together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Teleact causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Teleact therapy.
Yes, Teleact may cause a cough on rare occasions. If you experience a cough while taking Teleact, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Teleact 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. Teleact is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
Yes, Teleact causes hyponatremia (low level of sodium in the blood). Treatment with telmisartan might call for a regular blood monitoring for checking sodium levels.
No, Teleact doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Teleact, please consult your doctor without any delay.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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