Telista-AM Tablet

Telista-AM tablet is a medicine used for the treatment of high blood pressure. It contains a combination of telmisartan and amlodipine as its active ingredients. It works by relaxing the blood vessels, thereby decreasing blood pressure.

It also increases the supply of oxygen and blood to the heart and decreases the workload on the heart. Telista-AM tablet can be taken before or after food as prescribed by your doctor. Telmikind AM tablet , Tazloc AM tablet , Telvas AM tablet , Stamlo T tablet and Telma AM tablet all contain the active components telmisartan and amlodipine.

High blood pressure is a critical health condition that, if not treated well, can affect other organs and can impose other health conditions. Hence, it is essential to take your anti-hypertensive medicines on time, along with adequate dietary and lifestyle modifications.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose of the Telista-AM tablet can lead to irregular heartbeats, dizziness, kidney failure and sometimes shock. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

Do not take a double dose of Telista-AM tablet if you have missed the dose, take the next dose as soon as you remember. It would be best if you never miss a dose of blood pressure medicine as it can lead to serious side effects like a sudden fall in blood pressure and associated symptoms such as fainting, lightheadedness, dizziness, dehydration, etc.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Telista-AM tablet acts by the combined action of amlodipine and telmisartan.
• It relaxes the blood vessels and makes the blood flow easier through the blood vessels. It also improves blood and oxygen supply to the heart and reduces the load on the heart. The blood pressure-lowering effect of this combination is better than the amlodipine or telmisartan alone. Well-controlled blood pressure also reduces the risk of associated complications like stroke.

Directions for Use

• Take Telista AM tablet with or without food.
• It should be taken as directed by your physician.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take the Telista-AM tablet during pregnancy?

It is not recommended to use the Telista-AM tablet if you are pregnant; it may cause harm to the developing foetus. If pregnancy is detected when you are on treatment with this medicine, inform your doctor immediately, you will be switched to a safer alternative.

Breast Feeding

Can I take the Telista-AM tablet while breastfeeding?

There is no information available on the safety of the Telista-AM tablet while breastfeeding. Thus, alternative treatment should be preferred. Consult your doctor for more information.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed the Telista-AM tablet?

After taking the Telista-AM tablet, you may experience fainting ( due to insufficient blood flow to the brain), sleepiness, dizziness and giddiness. These are infrequent side effects but be cautious while driving or operating any machinery.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with the Telista-AM tablet?

Avoid alcohol during the treatment. It can cause adverse effects along with the Telista-AM tablet. Consuming alcohol when you have a blood pressure problem is not advisable as alcohol can lower blood pressure.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have a liver or kidney problem or you are diabetic.
• You are suffering from a kidney-related problem called renal artery stenosis (narrowing of the blood vessels of the kidneys).
• You have low blood pressure.
• You have a high level of potassium in your blood serum reports.
• You have any heart disorder like narrowing of the aorta, chest pain, history of heart attack, etc.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to amlodipine, telmisartan or any other ingredients of Telista-AM tablet.
• If you are in your second or third trimester of pregnancy.
• If you have a liver function problem or an obstruction in the bile duct.
• If you have experienced shock recently or a heart attack or heart failure.
• If you have heart disease due to which there is an obstruction of the outflow tract of the left ventricles.
• If you are taking any medicines containing aliskiren and you happen to be diabetic or have kidney failure problem.

Side effects

• Dizziness
• Oedema
• Ankle swelling
• Constipation
• Low blood pressure
• Slow heartbeats
• Visual disturbances
• Diarrhoea

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the action of Telista AM tablet or Telista AM itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
• You may experience an excess drop in blood pressure if you are taking other blood pressure-lowering medicine, antifungal medicines and antibiotics with the Telista-AM tablet.
• Steroids taken via injection or infusion can interfere with the blood pressure-lowering effect of Telista-AM tablets.
• Medicines used as muscle relaxants called dantrolene if taken along can lead to serious heart-related problems.
• Medicines used to modify immune response such as cyclosporin and tacrolimus when taken along can give you side effects of former medicine, inform your doctor.
• Other medicines like lithium used for psychiatric disorders, painkillers like ibuprofen, celecoxib and medicine used to maintain cholesterol levels like simvastatin and digoxin used for heart failure should be used cautiously.
• Tell your doctor about any other medicines, herbal preparations and supplements you are taking currently or might take to avoid any possible interactions.

Interactions with food items

Grapefruit, apple and orange juice should be avoided for about 4 hours after taking the Telista-AM tablet. It can impair the absorption of this medicine.

Storage and disposal

• Store Telista-AM tablet in a cool and dry place to protect it from light.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I stop taking the Telista-AM tablet on my own if I feel better?

No, you should never stop taking your blood pressure-lowering medicine on your own, even if you feel good. Stopping this medicine abruptly may result in hypertensive crisis and result in serious health consequences.

How long does it take to show its effects?

It takes approximately 3 hours for the Telista-AM tablet to start showing its blood pressure lowering effects. However, this can vary among individual depending on their physiology and metabolism.

What should I avoid while taking the Telista-AM tablet?

Avoid taking supplements containing potassium supplement or its salt, as it may cause an increase in the level of potassium in the blood and you may experience abnormal heartbeats, weakness, fatigue, chest pain. Also, avoid drinking alcohol.

What is Telista AM tablet used for?

Telista-AM tablet is used for the treatment of high blood pressure.

What is the composition of Telista-AM 40?

The composition of Telista-AM 40 includes telmisartan and amlodipine as its active components.