Common Dizziness, Back pain, Diarrhoea, Sinus inflammation, Increased potassium level in blood.

Expert advice for Telmikaa Tablet
Telmikaa can be taken with or without food but preferably be taken at the same time of the day. It is best to take the first dose before bed to reduce symptomatic hypotension. Telmikaa may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Inform your doctor immediately if you have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may affect breathing. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Q. Is Telmikaa safe?
Telmikaa is safe if used in prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. What is Telmikaa used for?
Telmikaa is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and to reduce cardiovascular events (i.e. heart attack or stroke) in adults who are at risk because they have a reduced or blocked blood supply to the heart or legs, or have had a stroke or high-risk diabetes.

Q. Is Telmikaa a blood thinner?
No, Telmikaa is not a blood thinner, it is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).

Q. Is Telmikaa an ACE inhibitor?
No, Telmikaa is not an ACE inhibitor. It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).

Q. Can I take Telmikaa with paracetamol?
Yes, Telmikaa can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen. However it may occur, please consult your doctor before taking these medicines together.

Q. Does Telmikaa cause cough?
Use of Telmikaa can cause cough but this is a very uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you experience a cough while taking Telmikaa.

Q. Does Telmikaa cause erectile dysfunction?
Telmikaa has not seen to be associated with erectile dysfunction. Please consult your doctor in case you experience this problem while taking Telmikaa.

Q. Can the use of Telmikaa cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)?
Yes, Telmikaa can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood). A regular monitoring of blood potassium levels may be advised by your doctor while you are taking this medicine.

Q. Can the use of Telmikaa cause weight gain?
Weight gain has not been reported as a side effect of Telmikaa. Please talk to your doctor in case you experience an excessive change in your weight while taking Telmikaa.

Q. Can the use of Telmikaa cause hair loss?
Hair loss has not been reported as a side effect with Telmikaa. This could be due to some other cause or condition. Please consult your doctor.

Q. Can Telmikaa cause a headache?
Telmikaa is not known to cause a headache. Please consult your doctor in case you experience a headache when you are taking Telmikaa.

Q. Does Telmikaa cause weight loss?
Weight loss has not been reported as a side effect of Telmikaa. Talk to your doctor if you experience marked weight loss while taking this medicine as this could be due to some other underlying condition.