Telista Plus 20 mg Tablet

Composition of Telista Plus 20 mg Tablet

Telista Plus 20 mg Tablet contains Telmisartan (20mg) + Atorvastatin (10mg).

Uses of Telista Plus 20 mg Tablet

High blood pressure with high cholesterol

Key benefits

• In High blood pressure with high cholesterol Telista Plus 20 Tablet is used in people who have both high blood pressure and high cholesterol. It helps lower blood pressure to reduce the risk of heart problems and manages cholesterol levels to prevent plaque buildup in arteries
• promoting better heart health.

How Telista Plus 20 mg Tablet works

Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels and lowering blood pressure. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL).

How to take Telista Plus 20 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Telista Plus 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Telista Plus 20 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Telista Plus than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Telista Plus 20 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Telista Plus are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Telista Plus 20 mg Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Telista Plus. Some combinations can change how Telista Plus works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Telista Plus 20 mg Tablet

Store Telista Plus below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Telista Plus 20 mg Tablet

Telista Plus 20 Tablet treats high blood pressure that is also associated with high cholesterol levels. Together they lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet. It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Inform your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if you have fever, a sick feeling or dark urine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor. Telista Plus 20 Tablet treats high blood pressure that is also associated with high cholesterol levels. Together they lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. Take it in addition to regular exercise and low-fat diet. It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Inform your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if you have fever, a sick feeling or dark urine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

LUPIN LAB

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC