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Altoran 40 mg Tablet
Azilsartan medoxomil (40mg)
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Altoran 40 mg Tablet is used for this medicine is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, heart failure and diabetic kidney disease.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
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Key details
Salt: Azilsartan medoxomil (40mg)
Available variants: tablet 40 mg 10`S
Best price: ₹119 (₹11.92 per tablet)
MRP: ₹125
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: ALEMBIC PHARMA
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Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Altoran 40 mg Tablet
Altoran 40 mg Tablet contains Azilsartan medoxomil (40mg). It belongs to the Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor class of medicines.
Uses of Altoran 40 mg Tablet
- This medicine is used in the treatment of high blood pressure
- heart failure and diabetic kidney disease.
Key benefits
- Protects the kidneys in diabetes
- Reduces the long-term risk of stroke and heart attack
- Usually taken once a day
How Altoran 40 mg Tablet works
Altoran 40 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes 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.
How to take Altoran 40 mg Tablet
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it with or without food, at the same time each day. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, with dizziness, fainting and a fast or slow pulse. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Altoran 40 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Altoran are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Dizziness Back pain Sinus inflammation Increased potassium level in blood
Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Altoran 40 mg Tablet
| Pregnancy | There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug. |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Altoran 40 Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Alcohol | There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug. |
| Driving | May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you. |
| Kidney | Altoran 40 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Altoran 40 Tablet is recommended.<br>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. |
| Liver | Altoran 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Altoran 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<br>Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease. |
| Habit forming | No |
Warnings and precautions
Stand up slowly for the first few days — dizziness on rising is common when you start or your dose goes up. Stop and seek urgent care if your lips, tongue, face or throat swell, or you have difficulty breathing. A persistent dry, tickly cough can be caused by the ACE inhibitor group; tell your doctor rather than stopping on your own, as an alternative exists. Your doctor will check your kidney function and potassium after starting and after any dose change. Do not use salt substitutes containing potassium without asking your doctor.
Do not take Altoran if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be used in pregnancy — it can seriously harm the developing baby. Not for people with narrowing of both kidney arteries, or a history of swelling of the face and throat caused by this group of medicines.
Interactions with other medicines
Anti-inflammatory painkillers reduce the effect and can harm the kidneys when combined. Potassium supplements, potassium-sparing water tablets and salt substitutes can push potassium too high. Lithium levels rise when taken with these medicines.
How to store Altoran 40 mg Tablet
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Expert advice for Altoran 40 mg Tablet
Blood pressure medicines work only while you take them — do not stop because you feel well. Tell your doctor at once if you become pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. Keep a home blood-pressure record if your doctor has asked for one.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- ALEMBIC PHARMA
- Therapeutic class:
- Anti-hypertensive
- Drug class:
- Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor
Substitutes for Altoran 40 mg Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Azilsartan medoxomil (40mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Altoran 40 mg Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azilura 40 TabletMSN LABORATORIES | tablet · 10`S | ₹85 | 28% cheaper |
| Zilarta 40 mg TabletMICRO LABS | tablet · 10`S | ₹101 | 15% cheaper |
| Azildac 40 mg TabletZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹126 | 5% more |
| Asar 40 mg TabletGLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS | tablet · 10`S | ₹127 | 7% more |
| Arbazeal Es 40 mg TabletERIS LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD | tablet · 10`S | ₹129 | 8% more |
| Zilsar 40 mg TabletTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹140 | 17% more |
| Myotan 40 mgJB CHEMICALS | 10`S | ₹146 | 22% more |
| Zilzox 40 mg TabletLLOYD HEALTHCARE | tablet · 15`S | ₹153 | 28% more |
| Abel 40 mg TabletLUPIN LAB | tablet · 10`S | ₹165 | 39% more |
| Zilarbi 40 TabletEMCURE PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹170 | 43% more |
| Aztric 40 mg TabletIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹184 | 54% more |
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Altoran 40 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Altoran 40 mg Tablet used for?
Altoran 40 mg Tablet is commonly used for This medicine is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, heart failure and diabetic kidney disease. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Altoran 40 mg Tablet?
Altoran 40 mg Tablet contains Azilsartan medoxomil (40mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Altoran 40 mg Tablet?
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Altoran 40 mg Tablet work?
Altoran 40 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB).
Is Altoran 40 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Altoran 40 mg Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Altoran 40 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Altoran are Dizziness
Back pain
Sinus inflammation
Increased potassium level in blood. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Altoran 40 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
There is no data available. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Altoran.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Altoran 40 mg Tablet?
There is no data available.
What if I miss a dose of Altoran 40 mg Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Altoran 40 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Altoran 40 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Altoran 40 mg Tablet?
Azilura 40 Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹85 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Altoran 40 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Altoran 40 mg Tablet starts at ₹119 (MRP ₹125) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 40 mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Altoran 40 mg Tablet?
Altoran 40 mg Tablet is manufactured by ALEMBIC PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Altoran 40 mg Tablet delivered?
Altoran 40 mg Tablet is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Altoran 40 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Azilsartan medoxomil (40mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹119 (₹11.92 per tablet)
- MRP
- ₹125
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Brand
- ALEMBIC PHARMA
- Manufacturer
- ALEMBIC PHARMA
- Therapeutic class
- Anti-hypertensive
- Drug class
- Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 40 mg 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Altoran 40 mg Tablet is compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Altoran 40 mg Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.