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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.
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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.
No, Telista Am is not bad for kidneys. In fact, it protects the kidneys, thus, it is suitable for people with diabetes and mild-to-moderate kidney disease.
Telista Am contains telmisartan which is an antihypertensive drug that works by preventing a chemical (angiotensin II) to bind with a receptor. This causes relaxation of blood vessels, it also prevents the synthesis and release of aldosterone (a hormone whose hyperactivity results in high blood pressure). In this way Telista Am decreases the blood pressure.
Telista Am can be taken as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. You must not discontinue taking it even when you start feeling well. In addition, you must not take it more frequently as that can have adverse effects. Follow the recommendations of your doctor completely.
Telista Am is available in the form of tablets. A tablet is usually taken once a day, with or without food because food affects the absorption of this drug. It should be taken at exactly the same time every time to avoid skipping the dose. Telista Am might start showing the effects between 2 to 4 weeks, therefore, it is important to continue taking it even when you feel well. One should take Telista Am exactly as prescribed by their doctor.
No, Telista Am does not cause weight gain. Weight gain has rarely been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight gain and you are in doubt that Telista Am is causing weight gain then discuss with your doctor instantly.
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