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Newtel Am is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Newtel Am have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Newtel Am. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Newtel Am also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Dizziness, Palpitations (fluttering in chest). Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Newtel Am as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Newtel Am are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Newtel Am is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Newtel Am has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Newtel Am related warnings section.
Newtel Am is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Angioedema as it can result in adverse effects.
Besides this, Newtel Am may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Newtel Am is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Newtel 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Newtel Am is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Newtel Am safe for pregnant women?
Newtel Am shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Newtel Am safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Newtel Am. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Newtel Am on the Kidneys?
Newtel Am may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Newtel Am on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Newtel Am. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Newtel Am only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Newtel Am on the Heart?
Newtel Am may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Newtel 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 Newtel Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Newtel Am habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Newtel Am.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Newtel Am can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Newtel Am only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Newtel Am is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Newtel Am
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Newtel Am together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Newtel Am
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Newtel Am.
Newtel 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 Newtel Am decreases the blood pressure.
No, Newtel Am is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).
Yes, it is safe to take Newtel Am as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. However, in some people, it may cause some side effects like back pain, sinusitis, and diaarhea.
Yes, Newtel Am may cause a cough on rare occasions. If you experience a cough while taking Newtel Am, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, Newtel Am causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Newtel Am therapy.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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