Zilokem 40 Tablet

Zilokem 40 Tablet

Here you'll find essential details about Zilokem 40 Tablet, a Alkem Laboratories Ltd product containing the salt combination Azilsartan medoxomil (40mg). Key uses of this medication include Hypertension (high blood pressure),Prevention of heart attack and stroke,Heart Failure. Take a moment to explore the specific information provided in the 'Detail' section and utilize the wishlist and compare features for a better understanding.

Information about Zilokem 40 Tablet (Brand: Alkem Laboratories Ltd) - Uses: Hypertension (high blood pressure),Prevention of heart attack and stroke,Heart Failure

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  • MRP: ₹ 104.5
  • Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
  • Salt Combination: Azilsartan medoxomil (40mg)
  • Brand: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
  • Uses: Hypertension (high blood pressure),Prevention of heart attack and stroke,Heart Failure

Description

  • Zilokem 40 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure
  • Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attack and stroke
  • This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes
  • Zilokem 40 Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines
  • It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night
  • However, try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit
  • It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled
  • Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse
  • This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use.
  • Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure
  • These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor
  • This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects
  • Dizziness, particularly after the first dose, is known to occur in some people
  • This may be associated with headache
  • Let your doctor know if these side effects bother you or do not go away
  • No weight gain has been seen with the regular use of this medicine.
  • Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it
  • Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.

Cautions

Liver: CAUTION: Zilokem 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zilokem 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Kidney: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Zilokem 40 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zilokem 40 Tablet is recommended.^However, 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.
Driving: CAUTION: Zilokem 40 Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Zilokem 40 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Zilokem 40 Tablet 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.
Alcohol: UNSAFE: Zilokem 40 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Drug Action: Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Therapeutic class: CARDIAC
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Biphenyls derivatives

Uses

Uses of Zilokem 40 Tablet

  • Hypertension (high blood pressure) Prevention of heart attack and stroke Heart Failure
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Zilokem 40 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQs

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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Zilokem 40 Tablet
  • Dizziness
  • Muscle damage
  • Diarrhea

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