Azilsartan Medoxomil

Uses	High blood pressure
Therapy	Anti-Hypertensive
Side Effects	Dizziness, muscle cramps, diarrhoea

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Azilsartan Medoxomil is an antihypertensive medication that is used to treat high blood pressure. The dose and duration of this medicine will be decided by your doctor after careful assessment of your health condition. To get maximum benefits along with medication, you should maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Before initiating the treatment, inform the doctor about your detailed medical history. This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy and the medicine must be discontinued if pregnancy is detected.

Uses

Azilsartan Medoxomil is used for the treatment of high blood pressure either alone or in combination with other antihypertensive medicines.

Contraindications

When should one not use Azilsartan Medoxomil

If you are allergic to azilsartan or any ingredients of Azilsartan Medoxomil.
If you are pregnant or may be pregnant, treatment should be discontinued if pregnancy is detected.
If you have diabetes or kidney-related disorders and are taking medicines for high blood pressure like aliskiren.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Dizziness
Muscle cramps
Diarrhoea

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

You should not take Azilsartan Medoxomil during pregnancy or if you are planning to have a baby. This medicine may cause serious harm to your baby. If you become pregnant while taking this medicine, discontinue the treatment and consult your doctor immediately. Your doctor may switch you to a safer alternative.

Breast Feeding

It is not recommended to be used while breastfeeding due to limited information available on its safety. It is advised to consult your doctor for an alternative treatment that is safe during breastfeeding.

Driving

This medicine may make you feel dizzy or tired. Individuals must avoid driving or operating heavy machinery immediately after consuming this medicine.

Alcohol

It is advised not to consume alcohol during the treatment with Azilsartan Medoxomil as it may lower your blood pressure and may lead to side effects like dizziness or drowsiness.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have underlying medical conditions such as any kind of heart disorder, narrow or block in the blood vessels of kidneys, diabetes, low blood pressure, etc.
You have kidney disease or had a kidney transplant or liver disease.
You suffer from water and salt retention in the body along with an imbalance of blood minerals (raised aldosterone levels).
You have an increased level of potassium in the blood.
You are taking any other blood pressure-lowering medicines like ramipril or lisinopril.
You are pregnant or a nursing mother.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Angiotensin II is a substance produced in the body which causes the narrowing of blood vessels. This leads to an increase in blood pressure. Azilsartan Medoxomil prevents the binding of Angiotensin II to its receptors, thus causing the blood vessels to relax and lowers the blood pressure.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Certain medicines can affect the way Azilsartan Medoxomil works or Azilsartan Medoxomil itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Especially if you are taking medicines like pain killers, water pills, potassium supplements, blood thinners, medicine for a brain-related disorder such as lithium.

Interactions with food items

It is recommended to avoid foods rich in potassium like spinach, broccoli, banana, potatoes, etc.

Dosage

Overdose

Individuals may experience symptoms like dizziness or a drop in blood pressure if the medicine is taken more than the recommended dose. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

Do not miss a dose of this medicine as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. If you have missed any dose of medicine take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Azilsartan Medoxomil contains azilsartan as the active ingredient. It is an anti-hypertensive medication used for the treatment of high blood pressure.

Yes, this medicine can be taken with or without food.

Yes, you can take this medicine along with your antidiabetic medicines as prescribed by your doctor.

Limit salt intake, cut back on sweets, packaged food and sugary drinks. Avoid potassium rich food such as broccoli and spinach. Eat more whole grains, fruits and consume low fat dairy products. Limit alcohol consumption and avoid smoking. For a detailed information take advice from your treating doctor.

No, avoid taking supplements containing potassium or potassium salts with the medicine. Azilsartan increases blood potassium levels. Routine blood tests must be performed.

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