Telista 20 Tablet

Telista 20 Tablet is a tablet that contains telmisartan 20 mg in each tablet. It belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), which are used to treat high blood pressure and may also help lower the risk of certain heart and blood vessel problems in people who are at risk. Telista 20 Tablet is taken by mouth and is made by Lupin Ltd. It is one of the lower-strength telmisartan tablets, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a gentler starting or adjustment dose.

How it works: Telmisartan in Telista 20 Tablet blocks angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels, so the vessels stay more relaxed and blood can flow more easily. Because it is a tablet, the medicine is absorbed through the stomach and intestines after you swallow it.

Telista 20 Tablet provides telmisartan 20 mg per tablet, which is lower than Telista 80 Tablet. This lower strength may suit people who are newly starting telmisartan, are sensitive to blood pressure changes, or need a smaller dose adjustment rather than a higher-dose tablet. A doctor may choose Telista 20 Tablet when careful titration is needed before moving to a stronger dose.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Blood pressure control in adults
• Reduction of cardiovascular risk in selected patients
• Dose step for patients who need a lower telmisartan strength

• Swallow Telista 20 Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• You can take it with or without food; food does not usually change how it works.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your prescriber or pharmacist specifically says it is okay.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when you first start, because it can lower blood pressure.

Each Telista 20 Tablet contains telmisartan 20 mg. The usual schedule is once daily, but your doctor decides the right dose and whether 20 mg is enough or if a higher strength is needed; the maximum daily dose depends on the patient and prescribing plan, and should not be increased on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Telmisartan may include:

• Dizziness, especially when standing up
• Low blood pressure
• Back pain
• Cold-like symptoms or nasal congestion
• Stomach upset or diarrhea
• Fatigue
• Headache

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding; telmisartan is not used during pregnancy.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, or have been vomiting or had diarrhea.
• Telista 20 Tablet can lower blood pressure too much, so be careful when driving or standing quickly, especially when starting treatment.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor says they are safe.
• Alcohol may increase dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Tell your clinician if you take diuretics, have heart failure, or have had swelling or fainting with blood pressure medicines before.
• This lower-strength tablet is still a prescription medicine and should be used only as directed, even though it is a smaller dose than Telista 80 Tablet.

• ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril or enalapril
• Aliskiren, especially in people with diabetes
• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium

Store Telista 20 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.