Telmisartan, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Heart Failure, High BP. The alternative uses of Telmisartan have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Telmisartan is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Telmisartan include Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Telmisartan can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Telmisartan 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.
It is also important to note that Telmisartan has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Telmisartan related warnings talks about Telmisartan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Telmisartan can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Telmisartan in conditions like Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Drug Allergy.
Besides this, Telmisartan may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Telmisartan is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Telmisartan 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Telmisartan is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Telmisartan safe for pregnant women?
Telmisartan should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Telmisartan safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Telmisartan on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Telmisartan on the Kidneys?
Using Telmisartan does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Telmisartan on the Liver?
Telmisartan may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Telmisartan on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Telmisartan on the heart have been reported.
Telmisartan 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 Telmisartan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telmisartan habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Telmisartan is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Telmisartan. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Telmisartan is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Telmisartan is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Telmisartan
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Telmisartan to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telmisartan
Taking Telmisartan with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Telmisartan doesn't cause depression. However, if you experience depression while taking Telmisartan, please talk to your doctor immediately.
No, Telmisartan 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 Telmisartan is causing weight gain then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Yes, Telmisartan causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Telmisartan therapy.
Yes, it is safe to take Telmisartan 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.
Telmisartan 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 Telmisartan decreases the blood pressure.
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