Arbitel Am, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Arbitel Am have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Arbitel Am. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Arbitel Am are Headache, Dizziness, Palpitations (fluttering in chest). Some other side effects of Arbitel Am have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Arbitel Am normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Arbitel Am is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Arbitel Am related warnings talks about Arbitel Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Arbitel Am is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Angioedema as it can result in adverse effects.
Besides this, Arbitel Am may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Arbitel Am is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Arbitel Am 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Arbitel Am is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Arbitel Am safe for pregnant women?
Arbitel- AM 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 Arbitel Am safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Arbitel- AM may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Arbitel- AM should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Arbitel Am on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Arbitel- AM. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Arbitel Am on the Liver?
Arbitel- AM may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Arbitel Am on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Arbitel- AM. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Arbitel Am should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Arbitel Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Arbitel Am habit forming or addictive?
Arbitel Am does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Arbitel Am as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Arbitel Am should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Arbitel Am is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Arbitel Am
There is no information on the effects of taking Arbitel Am with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Arbitel Am
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Arbitel Am and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Arbitel- AM 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.
Yes, Arbitel- AM causes hyponatremia (low level of sodium in the blood). Treatment with telmisartan might call for a regular blood monitoring for checking sodium levels.
No, Arbitel- AM is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).
Yes, Arbitel- AM causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Arbitel- AM therapy.
Arbitel- AM 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. Arbitel- AM is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
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