Why it's used

Tesar Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure. It is a prescription medicine. This medicine works by blocking the action of vasoconstrictor agent which are responsible for increasing the blood pressure, by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to its binding site, angiotensin receptor. This medicine helps by reducing the increased blood pressure by exerting blocking actions on the angiotensin receptor. Tesar is also used to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or fatalities associated with heart failure in patients who are 55 years in age or older, who are at high risk of developing major heart damage events unable to take ACE blockers and patients with high blood sugar level (type 2 diabetes mellitus) with target organ damage.

Tesar Tablet may also be taken in combination with other medicines to treat certain conditions as recommended by the doctor. Tesar Tablet is used together with Antiplatelet drugs, or lipid-lowering drugs to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or fatalities associated with heart failure in patients who are 55 years in age or older, who are at high risk of developing major heart damage events unable to take ACE blockers. Tesar is also used with hydorchlorthiazide, or other antihypertensives to treat high blood pressure.

Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker

Tesar belongs to a class of medicines called Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker. Angiotensin II receptor blockers are used for the treatment of high blood pressure and heart failure. These medicines act by relaxing the blood vessels and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood.

How to use

Read the directions on the product label, patient guide, or medicine guide provided by the medicine company or your pharmacist before starting to use Tesar Tablet. If you have any questions related to this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Eat this medicine as recommended by your doctor.

Tesar Tablet is eaten with or without food. Tesar tablets should be taken once a day orally with liquid, with or without food.

The typical dose of Tesar is 40 to 80 mg once a day. The maximum adult dose of Tesar is 80 mg in a day. This medicine is typically used for a period of 4 weeks for high blood pressure. Tesar is commonly used at the same time every day. To help the patient remember to take Tesar. It should be taken at the same time every day. It takes 3 hours for this medicine to start to work.

This medicine is to be used for longer periods of time. You should continue to use this medicine as directed by the doctor even if you feel well.

Talk to your doctor if you develop new symptoms. Tell your doctor if swelling in feet, ankles, or hands, and unexplained weight gain. If you have any kidney disease, a lower starting dose of 20 mg is suggested for patients with kidney damage. If you have issues with the health of your liver, Tesar should not be used in patients with severe liver damage. In patients with mild to moderate damage to the liver, the dose should not be given more than 40 mg once in a day. You should consult with your doctor before stopping the use of Tesar.

Your doctor may recommend a lower initial dose of this medicine to see the impact of this medicine on the body. Please follow your doctor's directions. Taking a higher dose of this medicine may increase the risk of side-effects. A lower dose of this medicine may be recommended to reduce the risk of side-effects. Older patients may see an increase in the incidence of side-effects with this medicine. As a result, a lower dose may be recommended for older patients.

The safety and effectiveness of using Tesar Tablet in children has not been established. It is not known whether Tesar is safe or effective in children.

Limit the consumption of alcohol with Tesar.

Your doctor may request that specific lab tests be performed before you start using Tesar Tablet. You may need to have blood pressure test. Measurement of blood pressure is needed when using Tesar for heart and blood vessel disease.

You should store Tesar Tablet 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F), and away from moisture. Store the medicine away from the reach of children and pets.

Medicines may be prescribed for uses other than those listed in the medicine guide. Do not use Tesar Tablet for conditions for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Tesar Tablet to other people who might have the same conditions or symptoms that you have. Self-medication may harm them.

Read more: What are the uses of Tesar?

How to take Tesar

Your dose may depend on several personal factors. You should consult with your doctor to find out the dose that is best for you. The dose of Tesar depends on the following factors:

patient's health

the health of the patient's liver

the health of the patient's kidneys

medicines recommended by your doctor

any other medicines in use

herbal supplements consumed

response to treatment

Tesar Dosage

Dosage for high blood pressure

Adult

Initial: 40 mg once a day

Maximum: 80 mg once a day

Dosage for heart diseases risk reduction

Adult

Recommended: 80 mg once a day

Initial: 80 mg once a day

Minimum Age

18 years

Forms

Tablet

Strength: 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg

Missed Dose

A missed dose should be taken as early as you remember it. However, if the time for the next dose is almost there, then the missed dose should be skipped, and the regular dosing schedule should be continued. Avoid taking a repeated dose to make up for a missed dose.

Overdose

What to do if you overdose on Tesar?

In case, symptoms of low blood pressure occur on using this drug, supportive treatment should be started.

Symptoms of an overdose of Tesar

If you use too much of this medicine, it could lead to dangerous levels of the medicine in your body. In such cases, symptoms of an overdose may include:

acute kidney failure

decreased heart rate

dizziness

increase in creatinine level in the blood

increased heart rate

low blood pressure

If you think you have overdosed on Tesar Tablet, call a poison control center immediately. You can look up the poison control center information from the Poison Center Finder at TabletWise.com.

Precautions while using Tesar

Before you use Tesar Tablet, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it or its ingredients. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine and update your medical records to record this information.

Before you use Tesar, tell your doctor of your medical history including damage in the major blood vessels of the heart (coronary artery disease), circulatory condition in which narrowed blood vessels reduce the flow of blood to the limbs (peripheral arterial disease), stroke, stroke-like attack lasting for a short time (transient ischemic attack), low levels of blood sugar (diabetes), condition when bile cannot flow from the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine (bile duct blockage), kidney disease, or liver disease. Before having any surgery when using Tesar, tell your doctor and dentist about all the medicinal products you use including prescription and non-prescription medicines, and any herbal supplements.

The use of this medicine may change potassium levels. The level of potassium in the blood rises in patients on treatment with Tesar, particularly who have kidney failure, heart failure, patients on kidney replacement therapy, or on potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium-containing salt substitutes.

Limit the consumption of alcohol with Tesar Tablet.

Tesar Tablet is not safe for use in pregnant women. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you should discuss with your doctor the impact this medicine may have on the baby before you start to use this medicine. Tesar causes injury and fatality to an unborn baby when it is given to a pregnant woman. Consult with your doctor on the use of Tesar