Azilday 80 mg Tablet

Composition of Azilday 80 mg Tablet

Azilday 80 mg Tablet contains Azilsartan medoxomil 80 mg. It belongs to the Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class of medicines.

Uses of Azilday 80 mg Tablet

Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure); may be used alone or with other antihypertensive medicines to reduce risk of cardiovascular complications associated with uncontrolled BP.

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Helps reduce risk of stroke and heart complications from uncontrolled BP
• Provides 24-hour BP control with once-daily dosing
• Protects kidneys by reducing pressure-related damage (as part of BP control)

How Azilday 80 mg Tablet works

Azilsartan medoxomil is a prodrug converted to azilsartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It blocks AT1 receptors, leading to vasodilation and reduced aldosterone effects, thereby lowering blood pressure and reducing strain on the heart and kidneys.

How to take Azilday 80 mg Tablet

Oral tablet. Take once daily at the same time each day, with or without food, as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop suddenly; monitor blood pressure regularly.

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 the missed dose of Azilday as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Azilday 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 Azilday 80 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Azilday are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Dizziness
• headache
• fatigue
• diarrhoea
• nausea
• low blood pressure (hypotension)
• increased blood potassium (hyperkalaemia)
• increased creatinine/renal function changes

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 Azilday 80 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Contraindicated in pregnancy—can cause fetal harm; stop immediately if pregnancy occurs. Use caution in kidney impairment, renal artery stenosis, dehydration/volume depletion, and in elderly due to risk of hypotension and worsening kidney function. Monitor serum creatinine and potassium, especially if taking diuretics or other potassium-raising drugs. Not recommended during breastfeeding unless advised by a doctor.

Interactions with other medicines

Potassium supplements/potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone, eplerenone, amiloride),ACE inhibitors or aliskiren (higher risk of renal impairment/hyperkalaemia—avoid in diabetes; caution otherwise),NSAIDs (ibuprofen, diclofenac—may reduce effect and worsen kidney function),lithium (increased lithium levels/toxicity),other antihypertensives/diuretics (additive BP lowering)

How to store Azilday 80 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep in original blister pack and out of reach of children.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

USV LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)