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Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet is used to treat the following -
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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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Is the use of Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Telsartan R has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Telsartan R without medical advice.
Is the use of Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Telsartan R may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Telsartan R rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet on the Liver?
Telsartan R has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet on the Heart?
Telsartan R has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet
When consumed with certain foods, Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Telsartan R 2.5 Tablet with alcohol will be.
No, Telsartan R doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Telsartan R, please consult your doctor without any delay.
Telsartan R 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 Telsartan R decreases the blood pressure.
Yes, Telsartan R causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Telsartan R therapy.
Telsartan R 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. Telsartan R 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 Telsartan R exactly as prescribed by their doctor.
No, Telsartan R is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Micardis® (telmisartan)
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