Introduction

Uses of Azisan 40

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Heart failure
Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Side effects of Azisan 40

Dizziness
Muscle damage
Diarrhea

How to use Azisan 40

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Azisan 40 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Azisan 40 works

Azisan 40 is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.

What if you forget to take Azisan 40?

If you miss a dose of Azisan 40, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Do not take Azisan 40 if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: Azisan 40 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Azisan 40 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Azisan 40 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
CAUTION – Driving: Azisan 40 may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Kidney: Azisan 40 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Azisan 40 is recommended.\nHowever, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease as your creatinine levels may become high and you may need regular monitoring of kidney function tests while taking this medicine.
CAUTION – Liver: Azisan 40 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Azisan 40 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nDose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.