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Cresar Am is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Cresar Am also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Cresar Am depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Cresar Am also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Dizziness, Palpitations (fluttering in chest). Some other side effects of Cresar Am have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Cresar Am normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cresar Am is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Cresar Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Angioedema must refrain from the use of Cresar Am since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Drug reaction of Cresar Am with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cresar Am is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cresar Am 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 Cresar Am safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Cresar AM. If you are pregnant, do not take Cresar AM without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Cresar Am safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Cresar AM. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Cresar Am on the Kidneys?
Cresar AM can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Cresar Am on the Liver?
Cresar AM can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Cresar Am on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Cresar AM. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Cresar Am 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 Cresar Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cresar Am habit forming or addictive?
Cresar Am does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cresar Am as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cresar Am only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cresar Am for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cresar Am
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Cresar Am and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cresar Am
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cresar Am with alcohol.
No, Cresar AM doesn't cause a headache. However, if you experience a headache while using Cresar AM, please consult your doctor without any delay.
No, Cresar AM 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, Cresar AM is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).
Cresar AM 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 Cresar AM decreases the blood pressure.
Yes, Cresar AM causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Cresar AM therapy.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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