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Telma D is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Telma D has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Telma D depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Telma D include Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Telma D as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Telma D 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Telma D is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Telma D's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Telma D related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Telma D since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Telma D have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Telma D may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Telma D is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Telma D 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 Telma D safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Telma D in pregnant women.
Is the use of Telma D safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Telma D.
What is the effect of Telma D on the Kidneys?
Telma D does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Telma D on the Liver?
Side effects of Telma D rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Telma D on the Heart?
Telma D has very mild side effects on the heart.
Telma D 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 Telma D unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telma D habit forming or addictive?
Telma D does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Telma D
When consumed with certain foods, Telma D may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telma D
Taking Telma D with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Telma D doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Telma D, please consult your doctor without any delay.
Telma D 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 Telma D decreases the blood pressure.
Telma D 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. Telma D is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
Yes, Telma D causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Telma D therapy.
Yes, Telma D may cause a cough on rare occasions. If you experience a cough while taking Telma D, please talk to your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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