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These brands contain the same active ingredient (Azilsartan Medoxomil). Strength and form may differ — confirm substitution with your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Indications & Uses
Zilsart-40 is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
The recommended dose for adults is 80 mg taken orally once daily. For patients on high doses of diuretics, a starting dose of 40 mg should be considered. If Azilsartan alone does not adequately control blood pressure, it can be combined with other antihypertensive agents to achieve further reduction.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Azilsartan Medoxomil can include diarrhea, which tends to occur most often. Some people may also experience nausea, weakness, tiredness, muscle spasms, dizziness or a cough.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Use of Azisan during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy reduces fetal renal function and increases fetal and neonatal illness and death. Patients who are intravascularly volume-depleted, for example those on high-dose diuretics, may experience symptomatic hypotension. Changes in renal function, including renal failure, have been reported in patients with impaired kidney function.
Contraindications
Co-administration of Azilsartan Medoxomil with Aliskiren is contraindicated in patients with Diabetes.