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Azilsartan Medoxomil Medication Information
Get detailed information on Azilsartan Medoxomil, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Azilsartan Medoxomil provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
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Generic Name : Azilsartan Medoxomil Pronunciation : AY-zil-SAR-tan me-DOX-oh-mil ICD Code : Y52.4 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Hypertensives And ACE InhibitorsTrade Names/Brand Names of Azilsartan Medoxomil
International :
Edarbi
Why is Azilsartan Medoxomil Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, prescribed for hypertension. It improves blood flow by widening blood vessels.When should Azilsartan Medoxomil not be taken? (Contraindications)
♦ Contraindicated during second or third trimester of pregnancy, diabetes, and known hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Azilsartan Medoxomil?
PO- The recommended dose in adults is 80 mg taken once daily.How should Azilsartan Medoxomil be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.What are the warnings and precautions for Azilsartan Medoxomil?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood vessel problems, poor blood circulation, heart, liver, or kidney disease, sugar, stroke, heart attack, dehydration, angioedema, low blood volume, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication.
• Monitor blood pressure, blood electrolyte levels, and heart or kidney function regularly while taking this medication.
What are the side effects of Azilsartan Medoxomil?
Most Common - Low blood pressure.Gastrointestinal - Nausea.
General - Weakness and fatigue.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle spasm.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness.
Respiratory - Cough.