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Telmikaa Ct is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Telmikaa Ct also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Telmikaa Ct depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Telmikaa Ct also has some side effects, the most common being Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Telmikaa Ct can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Telmikaa Ct 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.
It is also important to note that Telmikaa Ct has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Telmikaa Ct related warnings talks about Telmikaa Ct's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Telmikaa Ct is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Telmikaa Ct have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Telmikaa Ct may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Telmikaa Ct is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Telmikaa Ct 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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Is the use of Telmikaa Ct safe for pregnant women?
Telmikaa Ct has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Telmikaa Ct safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Telmikaa Ct for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Telmikaa Ct on the Kidneys?
Telmikaa Ct rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Telmikaa Ct on the Liver?
Side effects of Telmikaa Ct rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Telmikaa Ct on the Heart?
Telmikaa Ct is rarely harmful for the heart.
Telmikaa Ct 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 Telmikaa Ct unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telmikaa Ct habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Telmikaa Ct is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Telmikaa Ct
Some foods when eaten with Telmikaa Ct can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telmikaa Ct
Taking Telmikaa Ct with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Telmikaa Ct is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).
No, Telmikaa Ct doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Telmikaa Ct, please consult your doctor without any delay.
Telmikaa Ct 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. Telmikaa Ct is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
Telmikaa Ct contains telmisartan which is an antihypertensive drug that works by preventing a chemical (angiotensin II) to bind with a receptor. This causes relaxation of blood vessels, it also prevents the synthesis and release of aldosterone (a hormone whose hyperactivity results in high blood pressure). In this way Telmikaa Ct decreases the blood pressure.
Yes, Telmikaa Ct causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Telmikaa Ct therapy.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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