Nexsart 40 mg Tablet

Composition of Nexsart 40 mg Tablet

Nexsart 40 mg Tablet contains Azilsartan medoxomil (40mg). It belongs to the Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Nexsart 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. Nexsart 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. Nexsart 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 Nexsart 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 Nexsart 40 mg Tablet works

Nexsart 40 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the blood vessels 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 Nexsart 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. Nexsart 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 Nexsart 40 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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 Nexsart 40 mg Tablet

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

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

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 Nexsart 40 mg Tablet

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

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC

Drug class:

Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor

Chemical class:

Biphenyl derivative