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Welartan M is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Welartan M has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Welartan M. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Welartan M include Headache, Dizziness, Weakness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Welartan M can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Welartan M go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Welartan M's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Welartan M has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Welartan M related warnings section.
Welartan M is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diabetes, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Angioedema as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Welartan M have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Welartan M is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Welartan M 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Welartan M is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Welartan M safe for pregnant women?
Welartan M has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Welartan M without medical advice.
Is the use of Welartan M safe during breastfeeding?
Welartan M does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Welartan M on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Welartan M. 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 Welartan M on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Welartan M. 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 Welartan M on the Heart?
Side effects of Welartan M rarely affect the heart.
Welartan M 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 Welartan M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Welartan M habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Welartan M is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Welartan M, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Welartan M can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Welartan M is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Welartan M is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Welartan M
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Welartan M together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Welartan M
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Welartan M with alcohol.
No, Welartan M 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, Welartan M is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).
Yes, Welartan M causes hyponatremia (low level of sodium in the blood). Treatment with telmisartan might call for a regular blood monitoring for checking sodium levels.
Welartan M can be taken as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. You must not discontinue taking it even when you start feeling well. In addition, you must not take it more frequently as that can have adverse effects. Follow the recommendations of your doctor completely.
Yes, Welartan M causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Welartan M therapy.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience