Telmisartan, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Heart Failure, High BP. The alternative uses of Telmisartan have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Telmisartan is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Telmisartan include Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Telmisartan can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Telmisartan go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Telmisartan has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Telmisartan related warnings talks about Telmisartan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Telmisartan can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Telmisartan in conditions like Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Drug Allergy.
Besides this, Telmisartan may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Telmisartan is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
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