Asar 40 mg Tablet

Composition of Asar 40 mg Tablet

Asar 40 mg Tablet contains Azilsartan medoxomil (40mg).

Uses of Asar 40 mg Tablet

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

Key benefits

• In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Hypertension is a condition where the force of blood against the artery walls remains too high for a long time
• putting extra strain on the heart and blood vessels. Asar 40 Tablet helps lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels
• making it easier for the heart to pump. This reduces the risk of heart attacks
• strokes
• and kidney damage when taken regularly. In Heart Failure Heart failure happens when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs
• causing fatigue
• shortness of breath
• and fluid buildup. Asar 40 Tablet eases the heart’s workload by reducing blood pressure and improving blood flow
• which helps relieve symptoms and slow down disease progression. In Prevention of heart attack and stroke Asar 40 Tablet helps keep the blood pressure under control and helps improve blood flow. This helps lower the risk of serious cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes
• especially in individuals with existing risk factors. It supports overall heart and vascular health when used consistently as prescribed. Show More

How Asar 40 mg Tablet works

Asar 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 Asar 40 mg Tablet

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. Asar 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

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

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

If you take too much

Taking more Asar than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Asar 40 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Asar 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 Asar 40 mg Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Asar. Some combinations can change how Asar works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Asar 40 mg Tablet

Store Asar below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Asar 40 mg Tablet

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 Asar 40 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC

Chemical class:

Biphenyl derivative