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Teli Am is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Teli Am have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Teli Am. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Teli Am include Headache, Dizziness, Palpitations (fluttering in chest). Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Teli Am as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Teli Am normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Teli Am's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Teli Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Teli Am can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Teli Am in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Angioedema.
Drug reaction of Teli Am with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Teli Am is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Teli 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Teli Am is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Teli Am safe for pregnant women?
Teli Am shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Teli Am safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Teli Am. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Teli Am on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Teli Am. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Teli Am on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Teli Am. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Teli Am only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Teli Am on the Heart?
Teli Am may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Teli 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 Teli Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Teli Am habit forming or addictive?
Teli Am is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Teli Am as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Teli Am only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Teli Am for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Teli Am
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Teli Am with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Teli Am
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Teli Am and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Teli 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. Teli 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, Teli Am causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Teli Am therapy.
Yes, it is safe to take Teli Am 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, Teli Am 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 Teli Am is causing weight gain then discuss with your doctor instantly.
No, Teli Am 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.
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