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Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism, Angioedema. The section on Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet 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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Is the use of Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Teleact ST. If you are pregnant, do not take Teleact ST without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Teleact ST on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Teleact ST on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Teleact ST may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Teleact ST has very mild side effects on the heart.
Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet
Some foods when eaten with Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet
Consuming Teleact ST 20 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Teleact ST works by inhibiting an enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) which is responsible for cholesterol synthesis in our body, its inhibition results in increased levels of HDL (good cholesterol) and decreased levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) which lowers the risk of developing heart disease and helps in preventing strokes
Teleact ST is a brand name of atorvastatin which belongs to the class of drugs known as statins (dyslipidemic agents). It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of mixed dyslipidemia (high levels of lipids in the blood), hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels), and hypertriglyceridemia.
Yes, Teleact ST can be taken in the morning. It can be taken anytime once in a day with food or without food or as advised by your doctor.
It has been reported to cause weight gain but only in a few cases, this occurs very rarely. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. if you notice any unusual weight gain after taking this drug. Then you are recommended to discuss it with your doctor.
No, use of Teleact ST does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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