Telista 40 Tablet

Uses:

• Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Prevention of heart attack and stroke
• Treatment of Heart failure

Directions For Use:

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. Telista 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects:

• Diarrhoea
• Sinus infection
• Back pain
• Low blood pressure

Warning & Precautions:

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.

FAQs:

Q: What are the special instructions to be followed while consuming the medicine?
A: If you suffer from any kidney disorders or diabetes, the doctor might ask you to conduct several tests during treatment for monitoring and deciding the further course of the therapy. Regular consumption of alcohol during treatment should be avoided to prevent liver damage.

Q: What kind of diet should I follow?
A: Try to have less amount of potassium-containing foods like mushrooms, pea, cucumber, banana, etc. Ensure moderate use of edible oils (groundnut oil, olive oil), very little use of ghee and butter. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily. Limit intake of salt in the diet, especially pickles and packaged foods like chips contain excess salt and should be avoided.

Q: When and how should I use the medicine?
A: Telista 40mg tablet is to be taken as a whole with a glass of water. It should preferably be taken in the morning with food. However, the doctor's prescription should be followed exactly. The medicine should be taken at the same time every day and not stopped abruptly. The doctor should be consulted before stopping the medication or any other queries.

Q: What are the things to be discussed with the healthcare practitioner before the consumption of Telmisartan?
A: The healthcare practitioner should be informed about the current and past medications, including natural or herbal supplements. He/she should be informed about the presence of any kidney or liver disorders, diabetes or high-risk diabetes, excessive vomiting or diarrhoea and other heart-related conditions.

Q: Why is Telista 40mg tablet given?
A: Telista 40mg tablet is given mainly to reduce the raised blood pressure and also as an adjuvant to treat certain heart conditions.

Q: What is the composition of the Telista 40?
A: The composition of the Telista 40 consists of telmisartan, as its active component.

Q: What are the side effects of the Telista 40?
A: Swelling, flatulence, headache, dizziness, diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, tiredness, dry mouth, etc are a few common side effects of the Telista 40. These symptoms are usually mild and resolve with time.

Q: What is the use of the Telista tablet?
A: Telista 40 is an antihypertensive medicine that is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Q: Is Telista 40 a blood thinner?
A: No, Telista 40 is not a blood thinner medicine. It is an antihypertensive medicine used to manage high blood pressure. It belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin II receptor blockers.

Q: Can Telista 40 be taken twice a day?
A: Telista 40 tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor based on the range of your blood pressure range and associated complications. Do not take more than the recommended dose of Telista 40, as it may cause side effects such as low blood pressure. This medicine 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.