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Televo, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Televo have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Televo depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Televo as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Televo are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Televo's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Televo has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Televo related warnings section.
Televo is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Televo are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Televo may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Televo, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Televo 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Televo safe for pregnant women?
Televo may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Televo again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Televo safe during breastfeeding?
Televo may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Televo on the Kidneys?
Televo rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Televo on the Liver?
Using Televo does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Televo on the Heart?
You can take Televo without any fear of damage to the heart.
Televo 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 Televo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Televo habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Televo is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Televo as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Televo is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Televo in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Televo
Some foods when eaten with Televo can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Televo
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Televo at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
Televo is a prescription drug, hence do not take Televo without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Discontinuing Televo on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Take Televo if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.
Avoid taking Televo along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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