Stalia 20 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Stalia Information

Stalia, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Heart Failure, High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Stalia also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Stalia. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Stalia include Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Back Pain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Stalia as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Stalia are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Stalia has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Stalia related warnings talks about Stalia's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Stalia is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects.

Drug reaction of Stalia with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Stalia, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Stalia Benefits & Uses
Stalia Dosage & How to Take
Stalia Side Effects
Stalia Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Stalia with Other Drugs
Stalia Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Stalia
Stalia Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Stalia Benefits & Uses

Stalia is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Failure
High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Stalia Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Stalia Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Stalia is used -

Severe

Bradycardia

Mild

Fatigue
Weakness
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Headache

Common

Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Nausea or vomiting
Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)

Stalia Related Warnings

Is the use of Stalia safe for pregnant women?

Stalia shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Stalia safe during breastfeeding?

Stalia has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Stalia on the Kidneys?

Stalia does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Stalia on the Liver?

Stalia is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Stalia on the Heart?

Stalia may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Stalia with Other Drugs

Stalia should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Aliskiren

Moderate

Acarbose

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Dextromethorphan

Guaifenesin

Mild

Amlodipine

Stalia Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Stalia unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Angioedema
Hyperkalemia
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Stalia

Is this Stalia habit forming or addictive?

Stalia is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Stalia. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Stalia only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Stalia is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Stalia Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Stalia

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Stalia to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Stalia

Consuming Stalia with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Stalia

Question over 5 years ago

Does Stalia cause hyponatremia?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Stalia causes hyponatremia (low level of sodium in the blood). Treatment with telmisartan might call for a regular blood monitoring for checking sodium levels.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Stalia a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

No, Stalia is not a beta blocker/calcium channel blocker/diuretic/blood thinner/ace inhibitor. It is angiotensin II receptor blocker (an antihypertensive drug).

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Stalia cause hyperkalemia?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Stalia causes hyperkalemia (high amount of potassium in the blood). Therefore, monitoring of blood potassium levels is important during Stalia therapy.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Stalia?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Stalia 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. Stalia is used to treat hypertension. It is also used to decrease cardiovascular risk in patients who cannot take ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors.

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Stalia?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Stalia 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. Stalia 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 Stalia exactly as prescribed by their doctor.