Telkonol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Heart Failure, High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Telkonol have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Telkonol 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Telkonol are Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. While these are the most often observed Telkonol side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Telkonol are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Telkonol's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Telkonol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Telkonol related warnings section.
Telkonol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Telkonol in conditions like Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Drug Allergy.
Drug interactions for Telkonol have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Telkonol, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Telkonol 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Telkonol is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Telkonol safe for pregnant women?
Telkonol shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Telkonol safe during breastfeeding?
Telkonol may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Telkonol on the Kidneys?
Telkonol is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Telkonol on the Liver?
Telkonol is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Telkonol on the Heart?
Telkonol is rarely harmful for the heart.
Telkonol 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 Telkonol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telkonol habit forming or addictive?
Telkonol is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Telkonol can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Telkonol is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Telkonol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Telkonol
Telkonol may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telkonol
Taking Telkonol with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Telkonol doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Telkonol, please consult your doctor without any delay.
No, Telkonol 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 Telkonol is causing weight gain then discuss with your doctor instantly.
No, Telkonol 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, Telkonol causes hyponatremia (low level of sodium in the blood). Treatment with telmisartan might call for a regular blood monitoring for checking sodium levels.
Telkonol 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. Telkonol 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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