Drug Static API
This API provides the static details about drug product SKU which means the details which is not frequently change and changes are not required instantly. As it uses cached data, this operates quickly
Path Parameters
- drug_sku_id string required
Query Parameters
- client stringExample: app
- locale stringExample: en
Header Parameters
- X-Platform undefined[]
Possible values: [
android-13.2.0,mobileweb-0.0.1,ios-13.2.0,desktop-0.0.1]Example: desktop-0.0.1 - X-City stringExample: Jamshedpur
Responses
- 200
- 400
OK
Response Headers
Date string
Content-Type string
Transfer-Encoding string
Connection string
Vary string
Server string
Pragma string
Cache-Control string
Access-Control-Expose-Headers string
Strict-Transport-Security string
Content-Encoding string
- application/json
- Schema
- Example (from schema)
- Example
Schema
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"header": "Side effects of Telma Tablet",
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"display_text": "Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them<div><b>Common side effects of Telma</b><br><ul><li>Diarrhea</li><li>Intermittent claudication</li><li>Upper respiratory tract infection</li><li>Sinus inflammation</li><li>Skin ulcer</li><li>Back pain</li></ul></div>"
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"header": "How to use Telma Tablet",
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"display_text": "Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Telma 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time."
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"header": "How Telma Tablet works",
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"display_text": "Telma 40 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes blood vessels by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently."
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"header": "Quick tips",
"display_text": "<ul><li><div>Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.</div></li> <li><div>It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.</div></li> <li>Your doctor may get regular test done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.</li> <li>Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen, along with Telma 40 Tablet without consulting your doctor.</li> <li>It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as bananas, coconut water and broccoli.</li> <li><div>Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.</div></li> <li><div>It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.</div></li> <li><div>Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.</div></li> <li><div>Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.</div></li> <li><div>It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.</div></li></ul>"
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"display_text": "Telma 40 Tablet is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) and Heart failure. It is a very effective medicine for these uses.",
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"description": "Telma 40 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This effectively lowers the blood pressure. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well."
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"description": "Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling in your legs, ankles, abdomen, and other parts of your body. Telma 40 Tablet is an effective treatment for heart failure. This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better."
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"display_text": "Telma 40 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attacks and strokes. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes.<br /><br />Telma 40 Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night. However, try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use.<br /><br />Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor.<br /><br />This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects. However, it may cause hypotension (low blood pressure) in some people. Let your doctor know if you experience any of these side effects. They may be able to help by reducing the dosage or by prescribing you an alternate medicine.<br /><br />Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine."
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"display_text": "<div><b>Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)</b><br>Telma 40 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This effectively lowers the blood pressure. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.</div><div><b>Treatment of Heart failure</b><br>Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling in your legs, ankles, abdomen, and other parts of your body. Telma 40 Tablet is an effective treatment for heart failure. This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.</div>"
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"question": "Should Telma 40 Tablet be taken in the morning or at night?",
"answer": "Telma 40 Tablet is generally recommended to be taken once daily, either in the morning or in the evening. Consider taking it at the same time each day as it will help you to remember taking it."
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"question": "How long does it take for Telma 40 Tablet to work?",
"answer": "You may see an improvement within a few days. But, the maximum benefit can be seen within 4-8 weeks of starting treatment."
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"question": "My blood pressure is now controlled. Can I stop taking Telma 40 Tablet now?",
"answer": "No, do not stop taking Telma 40 Tablet without consulting your doctor even if your blood pressure is controlled. Stopping it suddenly may increase your blood pressure which could be detrimental for you. Telma 40 Tablet does not cure high blood pressure but controls it. So, you may have to take the medicine lifelong. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns."
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"question": "If I have some kidney problem, can I take Telma 40 Tablet? Can it further deteriorate my kidney function?",
"answer": "You can take Telma 40 Tablet if it has been advised by your doctor. Your doctor may ask you to get regular tests done (potassium and creatinine levels) in order to monitor your kidney function. Telma 40 Tablet may cause worsening of kidney function, therefore you should contact your doctor in case you notice swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands or unexplained weight gain."
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"question": "I am overweight and the doctor has prescribed me Telma 40 Tablet for blood pressure control. I am bothered that Telma 40 Tablet can increase my weight. Is it true?",
"answer": "No, do not worry since Telma 40 Tablet is not known to cause weight gain. In fact in animal studies Telma 40 Tablet has been found to decrease fat tissue."
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"question": "Does Telma 40 Tablet affect blood glucose levels in diabetics?",
"answer": "Telma 40 Tablet may lower blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Therefore, it is essential to keep a regular track of your blood glucose levels. Talk to your doctor if you are a diabetic because the dose of insulin or antidiabetic medicines may need adjustment."
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"question": "Can the use of Telma 40 Tablet cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)?",
"answer": "Yes, Telma 40 Tablet can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood). A regular monitoring of blood potassium levels may be advised by your doctor while taking this medicine."
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"question": "Does Telma 40 Tablet work by causing excessive urination?",
"answer": "No, Telma 40 Tablet does not cause excessive urination and does not belong to the diuretic class of medicines. Telma 40 Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels by blocking the effect of a substance known as angiotensin II. This substance is responsible for increasing the blood pressure by narrowing down the blood vessels."
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"question": "Do I need to follow any precautions if I take ibuprofen and Telma 40 Tablet together?",
"answer": "If you are taking ibuprofen and Telma 40 Tablet together, you should continuously keep a check on your blood pressure and kidney function. Telma 40 Tablet may enhance the side effects of ibuprofen which may further cause water retention, especially in patients taking Telma 40 Tablet for heart failure. Ibuprofen may interfere with the working of Telma 40 Tablet and decrease its efficiency at lowering blood pressure."
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"question": "Should Telma 40 Tablet be taken in the morning or at night?",
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"question": "How long does it take for Telma 40 Tablet to work?",
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"question": "My blood pressure is now controlled. Can I stop taking Telma 40 Tablet now?",
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"question": "Can the use of Telma 40 Tablet cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood)?",
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