ABEL 40 MG TABLET

Name: ABEL 40 MG TABLET
SKU: AH_CH_HBP_3269
Price: 2.96 USD
Availability: InStock

SKU: AH_CH_HBP_3269 Category: High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Generic : Azilsartan medoxomil (40mg)

Treatment : Hypertension ( High Blood Pressure) , Heart Failure , Prevention Of Heart Attack And Stroke

Pack size : 10 (Tablet)

Manufacturer : Lupin Ltd

Made In : INDIA

UNIT PRICE

$2.96

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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Abel 40 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attack and stroke. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes.

Abel 40 Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night. However, try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use.

Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects. Dizziness, particularly after the first dose, is known to occur in some people. This may be associated with headache. Let your doctor know if these side effects bother you or do not go away. No weight gain has been seen with the regular use of this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.

BENEFITS OF ABEL TABLET

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Abel 40 Tablet lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.

In Heart failure

Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling in your legs, ankles, abdomen, and other parts of your body. Abel 40 Tablet lowers your blood pressure which makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and is, therefore, an effective treatment for heart failure.

This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.

In Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Abel 40 Tablet lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Keep taking this medicine regularly.

HOW TO USE ABEL 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. Abel 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW ABEL TABLET WORKS

Abel 40 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the 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.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Abel 40 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Abel 40 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Abel 40 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CAUTION

Abel 40 Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Abel 40 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Abel 40 Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease as your creatinine levels may become high and you may need regular monitoring of kidney function tests while taking this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

Abel 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Abel 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

INTERACTION WITH DRUGS

LITHIUM
IBUPROFEN
DICLOFENAC
HEPARIN
ALISKIREN
ENALAPRIL+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
LISINOPRIL
RAMIPRIL
VALSARTAN
TELMISARTAN

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ABEL TABLET?

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

SIDE EFFECTS

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

Common side effects of Abel

Dizziness
Muscle damage
Diarrhea

FAQ's

Q. Is Abel 40 Tablet better than telmisartan?

Both Abel 40 Tablet and telmisartan are blood pressure-lowering medicines. Abel 40 Tablet is a relatively new medicine. It has been found to be as effective as telmisartan in lowering blood pressure. It can be safely used in patients as it has fewer side effects.

Q. How should I take Abel 40 Tablet?

You should take Abel 40 Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. It is for oral use and is usually taken once a day. You should take it with plenty of water, with or without food. It is recommended that you take this medicine at the same time every day.

Q. Can I stop Abel 40 Tablet on my own?

No, do not stop taking Abel 40 Tablet without speaking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well or your blood pressure is controlled. Stopping it suddenly may increase your blood pressure which may increase your risk of stroke.

Q. How long does Abel 40 Tablet take to start working?

Abel 40 Tablet may take about 2 weeks to show a visible reduction in blood pressure. Full benefits of Abel 40 Tablet may take a little longer, about 4 weeks.

Q. What are the symptoms of overdose of Abel 40 Tablet?

Taking more than the recommended dose of Abel 40 Tablet may decrease your blood pressure due to which you may feel dizzy or may even faint. Consult your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical aid in a nearby hospital.

Q. Which class does Abel 40 Tablet belong to?

Abel 40 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called angiotensin II receptor antagonists (AIIRAs). Angiotensin II is a substance which occurs naturally in the body. It tightens the blood vessels, which in turn increases the blood pressure. Abel 40 Tablet blocks this effect so that the blood vessels relax, which helps lower your blood pressure.

Q. What is the most important information I should know about Abel 40 Tablet?

It is important for you to know that this medicine can cause harm or death to your unborn baby. Therefore, if you are planning a pregnancy or have become pregnant, consult your doctor right away. Your doctor may switch you to a different medicine to treat your high blood pressure.

Q. Who should not take Abel 40 Tablet?

You should not take Abel 40 Tablet if you are allergic to it or if you are pregnant. Avoid its use if you have diabetes or impaired kidney function and are being treated with a blood pressure-lowering medicine containing aliskiren.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Pack size – 10

pack form – tablet

MORE INFORMATION

Information Leaflet

Always read the patient information leaflet before commencing treatment.

Important: We advise you to always read the patient information leaflet inside the medication box, as the generic medication may not always entirely match the patient information leaflet listed. Please contact us if you have any questions.

ABEL 40 MG TABLET

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