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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
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Telista 80 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin II receptor blockers that are used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults. Additionally, Telista 80 Tablet is used to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. Essential hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries without any known cause. On the other hand, heart attack or stroke occurs due to blocked blood flow to the heart or brain, respectively.

Telista 80 Tablet works by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body that causes narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure. Thereby, Telista 80 Tablet widens and relaxes blood vessels. Thus, lowers high blood pressure

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Composition

TELMISARTAN-80MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Lupin Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

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Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

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About Telista 80 Tablet

Telista 80 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin II receptor blockers that are used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults. Additionally, Telista 80 Tablet is used to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults. Essential hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries without any known cause. On the other hand, heart attack or stroke occurs due to blocked blood flow to the heart or brain, respectively.

Telista 80 Tablet works by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body that causes narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure. Thereby, Telista 80 Tablet widens and relaxes blood vessels. Thus, lowers high blood pressure.

You can take Telista 80 Tablet irrespective of food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will let you how often you should take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, sinus infection, back pain or low blood pressure. Most of these side effects of Telista 80 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

Telista 80 Tablet is not for pregnant women as its use during your pregnancy can cause injury and even death to your unborn baby. It is not known whether Telista 80 Tablet passes into your breast milk or not. Your doctor will decide if you will take Telista 80 Tablet while using Telista 80 Tablet and breastfeeding together. Prolonged intake of Telista 80 Tablet may cause high potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia). Avoid intake of potassium supplements with Telista 80 Tablet as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Do not consume alcohol with Telista 80 Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking Telista 80 Tablet with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduced efficiency of Telista 80 Tablet .

Uses of Telista 80 Tablet

High blood pressure (hypertension), Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Directions for Use

Use Telista 80 Tablet only when prescribed by a doctor. Always take Telista 80 Tablet exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets on the basis of your medical condition. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water daily at the same time for effective results.

Medicinal Benefits

Telista 80 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. Telista 80 Tablet is an angiotensin II receptor blocker decreases high blood pressure by widening and relaxing the blood vessels by blocks the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body which causes narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Telista 80 Tablet

  • Diarrhoea
  • Sinus infection
  • Back pain
  • Low blood pressure

Drug Warnings

Telista 80 Tablet is not recommended for people with impaired kidney function, diabetes or severe liver problems. Telista 80 Tablet may increase the risk of low blood pressure when taken with alcohol. Telista 80 Tablet may cause tiredness or dizziness in some people. Make sure you are not affected before driving. Breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Telista 80 Tablet . Avoid intake of potassium supplements with Telista 80 Tablet as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Do not consume alcohol with Telista 80 Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Taking Telista 80 Tablet with painkillers (like aspirin and ibuprofen) can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduced efficiency of Telista 80 Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TelmisartanAliskiren
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TelmisartanEnalapril
Severe

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TelmisartanAliskiren
Critical
How does the drug interact with Telista 80 Tablet:
Co-administration of Aliskiren with Telista 80 Tablet can increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Telista 80 Tablet with Aliskiren can possibly lead to an interaction, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
TelmisartanEnalapril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Telista 80 Tablet:
Coadministration of enalapril with Telista 80 Tablet may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in the blood), hypotension, syncope (fainting), and renal failure due to additive or synergistic effects. If you are elderly, dehydrated, or have a history of renal or heart illness, your risk is enhanced.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Enalapril together with Telista 80 Tablet may possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, contact your doctor immediately if you experience signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia, such as nausea, vomiting, confusion, numbness, tingling in hands and feet, and irregular heartbeat. It is advised to limit the intake of potassium-rich foods like tomatoes, bananas, papayas, mangoes, beans, and potassium-containing supplements. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
TelmisartanPotassium iodide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Telista 80 Tablet:
Taking Potassium Iodide with Telista 80 Tablet can make high levels of potassium in the blood more likely.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Potassium iodide and Telista 80 Tablet together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
TelmisartanTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Telista 80 Tablet:
Taking tizanidine with Telista 80 Tablet may have additive effects in lowering the blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Telista 80 Tablet can be taken with tizanidine if prescribed by your doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of low blood pressure, such as headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. Be cautious when getting up from a sitting or lying position. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
TelmisartanLisinopril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Telista 80 Tablet:
Taking lisinopril with Telista 80 Tablet may increase the levels of potassium in blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Telista 80 Tablet can be taken with lisinopril if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of high potassium such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Maintain adequate fluid intake during treatment with these medications.
TelmisartanQuinapril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Telista 80 Tablet:
Taking quinapril with Telista 80 Tablet may increase the risk of side effects such as low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and high blood potassium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Telista 80 Tablet can be taken with quinapril if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of high potassium, such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Maintain adequate fluid intake during treatment with these medications. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
TelmisartanPotassium acetate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Telista 80 Tablet:
Co-administration of Potassium acetate can make Telista 80 Tablet more likely to cause high levels of potassium in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Potassium acetate and Telista 80 Tablet together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
TelmisartanAmiloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Telista 80 Tablet:
Co-administration of amiloride with Telista 80 Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood. (High potassium levels can cause hyperkalemia, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, abnormal heart rhythm).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, amiloride may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is important to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
TelmisartanLithium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Telista 80 Tablet:
Co-administration of Telista 80 Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of lithium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Telista 80 Tablet can be taken with lithium if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of lithium intoxication such as drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, loose stools, vomiting, muscle weakness, muscle incoordination, shaking of hands and legs, blurred vision, ringing in the ear, excessive thirst, or increased urination. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
TelmisartanRamipril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Telista 80 Tablet:
Taking ramipril with Telista 80 Tablet may increase the risk of side effects such as low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and high blood potassium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Telista 80 Tablet can be taken with ramipril if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of high potassium such as nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Maintain adequate fluid intake during treatment with these medications. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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TELMISARTAN-80MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate

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TELMISARTAN-80MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Lentils, Orange Juice, Oranges, Raisins, Potatoes, Salmon Dried, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Coconut Water, Beans, Beetroot, Broccoli, Bananas, Apricots, Avocado, Yogurt

How to manage the interaction:
Consuming potassium-rich foods may cause high levels of potassium. Avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements while on treatment with Telista 80 Tablet. Consult the doctor if you experience symptoms of high levels of potassium such as weakness, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the extremities, or feelings of heaviness in the legs.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a low salt diet and minimize eating processed foods as they contain more sodium. Try to replace salt with spices or herbs to add flavour to the food.

  • Do regular exercise such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day.

  • Chronic stress may also cause high blood pressure. Therefore, avoid stress by changing your expectations, the way you react in certain situations and making time for yourself to do activities that you enjoy.

  • Maintain a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products.

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol intake.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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TELMISARTAN-80MGUnspecified diabetes mellitus
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TELMISARTAN-80MGAdverse effects, not elsewhere classified
Severe

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TELMISARTAN-80MGUnspecified diabetes mellitus
Severe
How does the disease interact with Telista 80 Tablet:
In people with diabetes, it is not recommended to combine certain angiotensin II receptor blockers with aliskiren.

How to manage the interaction:
Angiotensin II receptor blocker agents are contraindicated in patients with diabetes.
TELMISARTAN-80MGAdverse effects, not elsewhere classified
Severe
How does the disease interact with Telista 80 Tablet:
Patients having a history of angioedema brought on by prior treatment with an ACE inhibitor or an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), as well as those with hereditary angioedema, should not use these medications.

How to manage the interaction:
The use of these agents is contraindicated in patients with a history of angioedema. Consult the doctor immediately if you notice symptoms of angioedema like swelling of face, extremities, eyes, lips, or tongue, or difficulty swallowing or breathing.
TELMISARTAN-80MGHypotension
Severe
How does the disease interact with Telista 80 Tablet:
Patients with an active renin-angiotensin system, such as those who are volume- and/or sodium-depleted patients, are susceptible to symptoms of hypotension brought on by angiotensin II receptor (AR) antagonists. Patients with these conditions, as well as those who are susceptible to hypovolemic or hyponatremic situations, should receive therapy with AR antagonists with caution.

How to manage the interaction:
Therapy should be administered cautiously in such patients on diuretic therapy, especially if high doses were used or if recently instituted; those on dietary salt restriction; renal dialysis patients.

FAQs

No, you are not recommended to take Telista 80 Tablet with antidepressants or barbiturates as it may cause dizziness. However, please consult your doctor before taking Telista 80 Tablet with any other medicines.

Telista 80 Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood (hyperkalemia). Therefore, it is recommended to avoid intake of potassium supplements and foods that are rich in potassium like coconut water, bananas and broccoli.

No, Telista 80 Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially in the second and third trimesters as it may harm the developing baby. Therefore, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Telista 80 Tablet .

You are not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of Telista 80 Tablet as it may cause Telista 80 Tablet overdose resulting in symptoms such as dizziness, low blood pressure, fast or slow heartbeat. However, if you experience any of these symptoms while taking Telista 80 Tablet , please consult a doctor immediately.

No, you are not recommended to take ibuprofen with Telista 80 Tablet as co-administration of these two medicines may reduce the effect of Telista 80 Tablet and increase the risk of impaired kidney function. However, if you experience loss of appetite, sudden weight loss or weight gain, weakness, muscle cramps, vomiting, nausea, decreased or increased urination, irregular heart rhythm and fluid retention, please consult a doctor immediately. If you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted to use safely.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • IBUPROFEN
  • ASPIRIN
  • HEPARIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • LISINOPRIL
  • ENALAPRIL
  • RAMIPRIL
  • BENAZEPRIL
  • CAPTOPRIL
  • FOSINOPRIL
  • MOEXIPRIL
  • PERINDOPRIL
  • QUINAPRIL
  • ALISKIREN
  • AMILORIDE
  • SPIRONOLACTONE
  • TRIAMTERENE
  • TIZANIDINE
  • TRIMETHOPRIM

Special Advise

  • Monitor your blood pressure regularly and if you notice any fluctuations, please consult a doctor.

  • Low salt diet and regular exercise are recommended along with Telista 80 Tablet for effective results.

Disease/Condition Glossary

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): When the blood pressure rises, there is too much of force develops on the lining of arteries wall that makes the heart work harder to pump blood throughout the body. This results in the damage of the blood vessels. If high blood pressure is left untreated, it can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and eye problems.

Cardiovascular risk: It is usually diagnosed in the patients older than 55 years of age characterized with blood vessel disease in the heart, brain, or legs (coronary, peripheral, or cerebral vascular disease) or diabetes with organ damage.

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