Telista 80 Tablet

Telista 80 Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains telmisartan 80 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class and is used to treat high blood pressure, helping lower the risk of long-term complications from uncontrolled hypertension. Telista 80 Tablet may also be used in some patients to reduce cardiovascular risk when a doctor decides telmisartan is appropriate. Because it is a higher-strength tablet, it is intended for people whose treatment plan specifically calls for telmisartan 80 mg.

How it works: Telmisartan in Telista 80 Tablet blocks angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels, so the vessels stay more relaxed and blood can flow more easily. Taken as a tablet by mouth, it works over time to help lower blood pressure rather than giving immediate symptom relief.

Telista 80 Tablet is the 80 mg strength, which is stronger than Telista 20 Tablet and is not the usual starting point for many people. A doctor may choose Telista 80 Tablet when a lower dose is not enough, when a patient is already stabilized on telmisartan, or when a once-daily higher-strength tablet is preferred for convenience and adherence. Since this is a full-strength tablet, it may be more likely than lower strengths to cause blood pressure to drop too much in sensitive patients.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Cardiovascular risk reduction in selected patients
• Blood pressure control as part of long-term treatment

• Swallow Telista 80 Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor tells you to.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help keep your blood pressure control steady.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not split, double, or self-adjust the 80 mg dose.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not take two doses at once.

Each Telista 80 Tablet provides telmisartan 80 mg per tablet. It is usually taken once daily, but the exact dose and schedule depend on your blood pressure, response, and other health conditions. Do not take more than the amount your doctor prescribes; the maximum daily dose is determined by the prescriber for your specific treatment plan.

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 quickly
• Low blood pressure or feeling faint
• Back pain
• Diarrhea
• Nasal congestion or upper respiratory symptoms
• Fatigue
• Headache

• Telista 80 Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so blood pressure may drop too much if you are dehydrated, elderly, or sensitive to blood pressure medicines.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, or a history of low blood pressure.
• Do not use this medicine during pregnancy; telmisartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution with alcohol because it can increase dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Avoid salt substitutes or potassium supplements unless your doctor says they are safe, because telmisartan can raise potassium levels.
• Stand up slowly from sitting or lying positions, especially when starting Telista 80 Tablet or after a dose change.
• Tell your doctor before using it if you take diuretics, other blood pressure medicines, or medicines that can affect kidney function.

• Potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes
• Diuretics or other blood pressure-lowering medicines
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium
• Aliskiren, especially in patients with diabetes

Store Telista 80 Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, protected from moisture and out of reach of children.