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Macsart Am is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Macsart Am has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Macsart Am. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Macsart Am include Headache, Dizziness, Palpitations (fluttering in chest). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Macsart Am can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Macsart Am are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Macsart Am's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. In addition, Macsart Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Macsart Am related warnings section.
Macsart Am can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Macsart Am in conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Angioedema.
Drug reaction of Macsart Am with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Macsart Am is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Macsart 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.
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Is the use of Macsart Am safe for pregnant women?
Macsart AM has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Macsart AM without medical advice.
Is the use of Macsart Am safe during breastfeeding?
Macsart AM may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Macsart Am on the Kidneys?
Macsart AM may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Macsart Am on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Macsart AM. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Macsart Am on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Macsart AM. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Macsart 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 Macsart Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Macsart Am habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Macsart Am is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Macsart Am, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Macsart Am can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Macsart Am is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Macsart Am for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Macsart Am
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Macsart Am together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Macsart Am
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Macsart Am with alcohol will be.
No, Macsart AM is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).
Yes, Macsart AM causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Macsart AM therapy.
No, Macsart 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.
Macsart AM 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. Macsart AM 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 Macsart AM exactly as prescribed by their doctor.
Macsart 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. Macsart AM is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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