Idalbi Tablet 80mg (Azilsartan Medoxomil)

Adult dosage

The recommended initial dose for this medication is 40mg once daily, regardless of meals. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled at this dose, it may be increased to a maximum of 80mg once daily. The blood pressure-lowering effect appears within 2 weeks after starting treatment, with maximum effect typically seen around 4 weeks.

Children's dosage

The safety and efficacy of this medication in children and adolescents under 18 years of age have not been established.

This medication can cause severe harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. People who are allergic to this drug or its ingredients, pregnant women, and patients with certain renal function impairments, such as those with diabetes, should not take it. Patients with heart failure, severe kidney disorders, or renal artery stenosis should use this medication cautiously and regularly check their blood pressure and kidney function. Care should be taken when co-administering this drug with other antihypertensive agents or certain diuretics, as there is an increased risk of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal function impairment. It can lower blood pressure suddenly, which may lead to dizziness or drowsiness, so caution is advised when driving or operating hazardous machinery. This drug can elevate serum potassium levels; therefore, potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, or potassium-containing salt substitutes should be monitored regularly for blood potassium levels when used together. Patients with impaired renal or liver function should consult their physician before taking this drug and regularly monitor their renal and liver function during treatment. In case of overdose, hypotension and dizziness may occur, and if symptoms are severe, medical attention should be sought immediately, as this medication cannot be removed by hemodialysis. Store this medication away from light and moisture in its original container, and keep it out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema
• difficulty breathing
• acute kidney injury
• acute renal failure
• hyperkalemia
• hypotension
• syncope
• complete renal failure
• subdural hematoma

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• nasopharyngitis
• nausea
• diarrhea
• rash
• itching
• muscle cramps
• fatigue
• peripheral edema

This medication should be stored in a container that is not exposed to light and air, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Additionally, it should be stored away from humid places to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Round tablets, white or almost white

Package unit

PTP package: 14 tablets, 28 tablets, 30 tablets, 56 tablets, 90 tablets, 98 tablets/carton