Alwiz 40mg Tablet (Azilsartan medoxomil 40mg)

ALWIZ contain Azilsartan medoxomil which belongs to a group of medicine called angiotensin II receptor antagonists (AIIRAs). Angiotensin II is a substance occur naturally in body which tightens the blood vessels, thereby increasing your blood pressure. This medicine blocks this effect so that the blood vessels relax which helps lower your blood pressure.

It is used for treating high blood pressure (essential hypertension) in adult patients (over18 years of age). High blood pressure is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is high. The common side effects are dizziness, diarrhoea, increased blood creatine phosphokinase. It is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney, heart or liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Treat high blood pressure

ALWIZ works by relaxing the blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure and allows the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.

Always take ALWIZ exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken with or without food. Try to take this medicine at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

SERIOUS

Allergic reactions such as difficulties in breathing, or swallowing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat (angioedema), itching of the skin with raised lumps

COMMON

Dizziness

Diarrhoea

Increased blood creatine phosphokinase (an indicator of muscle damage)

RARE

Changes in blood test results including decreased levels of a protein in the red blood cells (haemoglobin)

Dizziness:

Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.

Diarrhoea:

Drink lot of fluid such as water or squash, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any other medicines without talk to a doctor.