Zilarta is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Zilarta keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.
Zilarta is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Zilarta may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Prescription: Yes
Warnings: Do not take Zilarta 80 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to ‘azilsartan medoxomil’ or any other ingredients present in it. Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, heart problems, diabetes, or kidney problems, and taking blood pressure-lowering medication containing aliskiren. Also, inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs and nutritional supplements. Take Zilarta 80 Tablet 10's with caution if you have kidney, severe liver disease, have a disease of the adrenal gland called primary hyperaldosteronism, have raised potassium levels in the blood, or if you are on dailysis. During treatment, seek medical attention if you experience severe, persistent diarrhoea and substantial weight loss.
Medicine Interaction: Zilarta 80 Tablet 10's may interact with Lithium (a medicine for mental health problems), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (), such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, heparin (a medicine for thinning the blood), diuretics (water tablets), Aliskiren or other medicines to lower your blood pressure (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or angiotensin II receptor blocker, such as enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril or valsartan, telmisartan).
Drug Schedule: Schedule H1 Prescription Drug
Side Effects: All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea, dizziness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing or swallowing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, throat, or tongue, unusual hoarseness), change in the amount of urine produced, chest pain, fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat, muscle pain, spasms, or cramps, sudden, severe Nausea or vomiting, symptoms of low blood pressure (eg, fainting, severe dizziness, light-headedness), unusual tiredness or weakness.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider.
How to Store it: Store in a dry place at a temperature not exceeding 25 C
Over Dose: Store in a dry place at a temperature not exceeding 25 C
Precautions: Store in a dry place at a temperature not exceeding 25 C
Missed Dose: Store in a dry place at a temperature not exceeding 25 C
