Zilsar CH 40mg/12.5mg Tablet

Short Description

Zilsar CH 40mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Zilsar CH 40mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Azilsartan medoxomil and Chlorthalidone which lower blood pressure effectively. It works by relaxing blood vessels and removing extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Never skip any doses and finish a full course of treatment even if you feel better.

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. Zilsar CH 40mg/12.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Breastfeeding Warning

Use of Zilsar CH 40mg/12.5mg Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.

Pregnancy Warning

Use of Zilsar CH 40mg/12.5mg Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.

Zilsar CH 40mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Azilsartan medoxomil and Chlorthalidone which lower blood pressure effectively. Azilsartan medoxomil is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic that removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.

You have been prescribed Zilsar CH 40mg/12.5mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure. It can be taken with or without food. It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. It may also decrease the risk of stroke and heart attacks. Use of Zilsar CH 40mg/12.5mg Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.