AZILCAD 40MG TABLET contains Azilsartan which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-hypertensives. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This medicine used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents.

High blood pressure (hypertension) is the force that a person’s blood exerts against the walls of their blood vessels. This pressure depends on the resistance of the blood vessels and how hard the heart has to work.

Along with the treatment with AZILCAD 40MG TABLET your doctor might ask you to make some lifestyle changes such as exercising often, limit salt intake, managing stress, weight management and quit alcohol and smoking. Prior to the treatment your doctor might want you take some blood tests to assess your condition.

Before taking AZILCAD 40MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have kidney, heart or liver disease, diabetes, primary hyperaldosteronism (disease of adrenal gland), aortic or mitral valve stenosis (narrowing of valves in heart, and obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (abnormal increase in the thickness of heart muscles).

AZILCAD 40MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnancy and breast-feeding women. Consult your doctor before taking.

AZILCAD 40MG TABLET should not be given to children and adolescents (under 18 years of age) without prior consultations.

The most common side effects are dizziness, diarrhoea, nausea, feeling tired, muscle spasms and low blood pressure. Consult your doctor if any of the above side effects worsens with time.

USES OF AZILCAD 40MG TABLET


Used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)


HOW AZILCAD 40MG TABLET WORKS

AZILCAD 40MG TABLET helps in the treatment of high blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and making it easier for the heart to pump blood. Azilsartan selectively inhibits angiotensin II from binding to the angiotensin II type-1 receptor (AT1). This receptor inhibition provides the antihypertensive activity of azilsartan because it blocks the pressor effects of angiotensin II. AZILCAD 40MG TABLET blocks this effect which in turn lowers down the blood pressure.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take AZILCAD 40MG TABLET as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF AZILCAD 40MG TABLET

COMMON


Dizziness
Diarrhoea


UNCOMMON


Low blood pressure (feeling of faintness or dizziness)
Tiredness
Swelling of hands, feet, or ankles (peripheral edema)
Nausea
Muscle spasms


RARE

Stop taking AZILCAD 40MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:


Difficulties in breathing, or swallowing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or throat  
Itching of the skin with raised bumps or welts


HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea or Vomiting:

Take this medicine with, or just after meals with plenty of water. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oily or spicy foods.

Diarrhoea:

Drink lots of fluids, such as water or fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated. Do not consume any medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS



PREGNANCY

AZILCAD 40MG TABLET is not recommended in early pregnancy and more than 3 months pregnant, as it may cause serious harm to the baby. Consult your doctor before taking.



BREASTFEEDING

AZILCAD 40MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking it.



DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

Do not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy and tired after taking AZILCAD 40MG TABLET.



ALCOHOL

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking AZILCAD 40MG TABLET because it might make you feel dizzier and light-headed. Consult your doctor for advice.



KIDNEY

AZILCAD 40MG TABLET is not recommended for patients with impaired kidney function. It should be taken with caution in patients who are on dialysis or had renal transplant. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.



LIVER

AZILCAD 40MG TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking.



ALLERGY

Do not take AZILCAD 40MG TABLET if you are allergic to Azilsartan or to any other ingredients of this medicine.



HEART DISEASE

AZILCAD 40MG TABLET should be taken with caution in patients having heart disease (heart failure, or recent heart attack), ever had a stroke, mitral valve stenosis (narrowing of valves in heart), obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (abnormal increase in the thickness of heart muscles). Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

OTHERS

AZILCAD 40MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you:


Have diabetes


Before taking AZILCAD 40MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you:


Have lost a lot of body salts or fluid (vomiting, diarrhoea)
Have low blood pressure
Have hyperkalaemia (high levels of potassium in blood)
Have primary hyperaldosteronism (disease of adrenal glands)


Use in pediatrics:

There is limited data on the use of AZILCAD 40MG TABLET in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age). Hence, consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Use in geriatrics:

AZILCAD 40MG TABLET should be used with caution in elder patients (above 75 years of age). Consult your doctor before taking.

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug–Drug Interactions:

Before taking AZILCAD 40MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:


Lithium (used for mental health problems)
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (medicines to relieve pain and inflammation) Ex. ibuprofen, diclofenac, celecoxib, acetylsalicylic acid
Potassium supplements, potassium-sparing medicines or salt substitutes containing potassium (medicines that increase the amount of potassium in blood)
Heparin (used for thinning the blood)
Medicines used to reduce blood pressure (Ex. aliskiren, enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril or valsartan, telmisartan, irbesartan)


Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of AZILCAD 40MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage are feeling faint and dizzy.

SYNOPSIS




Drug
:  

Azilsartan



Pharmacological Category
:  

Angiotensin II receptor antagonists



Therapeutic Indication
:  

Hypertension



Dosage Forms
:  

Tablet





 

MORE INFORMATION


Keep AZILCAD 40MG TABLET out of reach of children
Store at room temperature