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Telmedip 20 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Heart Failure, High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Telmedip 20 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Telmedip 20 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Telmedip 20 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Telmedip 20 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Telmedip 20 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Telmedip 20 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Telmedip 20 Tablet related warnings talks about Telmedip 20 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Telmedip 20 Tablet 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 interactions for Telmedip 20 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Telmedip 20 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Telmedip 20 Tablet 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 Telmedip 20 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Telmedip can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Telmedip 20 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Telmedip as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Telmedip 20 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Telmedip is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Telmedip 20 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Telmedip on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Telmedip 20 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Telmedip rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Telmedip 20 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telmedip 20 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Telmedip 20 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Telmedip 20 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Telmedip 20 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Telmedip 20 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Telmedip 20 Tablet
Taking Telmedip 20 Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telmedip 20 Tablet
Taking alcohol with Telmedip 20 Tablet can be dangerous.
Yes, Telmedip causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Telmedip therapy.
Telmedip 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. Telmedip is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
No, Telmedip doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Telmedip, please consult your doctor without any delay.
Yes, Telmedip causes hyponatremia (low level of sodium in the blood). Treatment with telmisartan might call for a regular blood monitoring for checking sodium levels.
Yes, it is safe to take Telmedip 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.
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