Description
💊 Teveten 600mg Tablets – Comprehensive Overview
Generic Name: Eprosartan Mesylate
Brand Name: Teveten
Manufacturer: Abbott Laboratories
Strength: 600 mg per tablet
Pack Size: 28 tablets
Category: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB)
✅ Indications
Teveten is primarily prescribed for:
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Eprosartan works by blocking the action of angiotensin II, a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to constrict. By inhibiting this action, Teveten helps relax and widen blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure.
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): In patients with CKD, especially those with proteinuria, Teveten can help reduce the progression of kidney damage by lowering blood pressure and reducing protein leakage into the urine.
- Heart Failure: When used in combination with other medications, Teveten can help manage symptoms of heart failure by reducing the workload on the heart.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
- Headache
- Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing up quickly
- Fatigue
- Nausea or upset stomach
Serious side effects are rare but may include:
- Low blood pressure (hypotension)
- Elevated potassium levels (hyperkalemia)
- Kidney dysfunction
- Allergic reactions such as rash or swelling
If any of these side effects persist or worsen, contact your healthcare provider promptly.
⚠️ Precautions
Before taking Teveten, inform your doctor if you have:
- Allergies to eprosartan or any other components of the tablet
- A history of kidney or liver disease
- Dehydration or electrolyte imbalances
- Heart conditions such as narrowing of the blood vessels leading to the kidneys
- Are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
Teveten is not recommended during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters, as it may harm the unborn baby.
💊 Dosage & Administration
- Usual Adult Dose: One 600 mg tablet once daily, with or without food.
- Administration: Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew.
- Consistency: Take at the same time each day to help remember.
- Adjustments: Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your response and any side effects experienced.
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