Telista Am is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Telista Am have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Telista Am depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Telista Am include Headache, Dizziness, Palpitations (fluttering in chest). Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Telista Am as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Telista 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 Telista Am is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Telista Am has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Telista Am related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Angioedema must refrain from the use of Telista Am since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Besides this, Telista Am may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Telista Am is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Telista 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 Telista Am is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Telista Am safe for pregnant women?
Telista Am can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Telista Am safe during breastfeeding?
Telista Am may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Telista Am on the Kidneys?
Telista 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 Telista Am on the Liver?
Telista Am may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Telista Am on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Telista Am. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Telista 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 Telista Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telista Am habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Telista Am has not been reported.
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 Telista Am can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Telista Am is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Telista Am is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Telista Am
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Telista Am with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telista Am
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Telista Am with alcohol will be.
Yes, it is safe to take Telista 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.
No, Telista Am is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).
Yes, Telista Am may cause a cough on rare occasions. If you experience a cough while taking Telista Am, please talk to your doctor immediately.
Telista Am is the brand name for telmisartan. It belongs to a group of medications known as angiotensin II receptor blockers. It is available in the form of tablets. Telista Am is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.
Yes, Telista Am causes hyponatremia (low level of sodium in the blood). Treatment with telmisartan might call for a regular blood monitoring for checking sodium levels.
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