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Telmiyug is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Heart Failure, High BP. Telmiyug also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Telmiyug depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Telmiyug also has some side effects, the most common being Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. Some other side effects of Telmiyug have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Telmiyug are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Telmiyug is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Telmiyug's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Telmiyug is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug reaction of Telmiyug with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Telmiyug, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Telmiyug 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 Telmiyug safe for pregnant women?
Telmiyug shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Telmiyug safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Telmiyug on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Telmiyug on the Kidneys?
Telmiyug is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Telmiyug on the Liver?
Side effects of Telmiyug rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Telmiyug on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Telmiyug on the heart have been reported.
Telmiyug 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 Telmiyug unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telmiyug habit forming or addictive?
Telmiyug does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Telmiyug you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Telmiyug only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Telmiyug is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Telmiyug
When consumed with certain foods, Telmiyug may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telmiyug
Taking Telmiyug with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Telmiyug causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Telmiyug therapy.
Telmiyug 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 Telmiyug decreases the blood pressure.
Telmiyug is available in the form of tablets. A tablet is usually taken once a day, with or without food because food affects the absorption of this drug. It should be taken at exactly the same time every time to avoid skipping the dose. Telmiyug might start showing the effects between 2 to 4 weeks, therefore, it is important to continue taking it even when you feel well. One should take Telmiyug exactly as prescribed by their doctor.
No, Telmiyug 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.
No, Telmiyug is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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