azilma 40 tablet - Azilsartan medoxomil (40mg) medicine

Azilma 40 Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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Azilsartan medoxomil (40mg)

🏭 Rapross Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Aug 22, 2026

📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available

Medically Reviewed

SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is azilma 40 tablet used for?

Azilma 40 Tablet contains Azilsartan medoxomil 40mg, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It works by relaxing blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more smoothly and lowering blood pressure. It is typically taken once daily, with or without food.

Generic Name: Azilsartan medoxomil
Manufacturer: Rapross Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Form: Allopathy
Pregnancy Category: A
Prescription Required: Yes

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💊 azilma 40 tablet Uses & Benefits

Hypertension (alone or in combination with other antihypertensives).

Off-label uses: Diabetic nephropathy, heart failure (limited data).

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)	Azilsartan medoxomil
Brand Name	Abel 40 Tablet
Manufacturer	Rapross Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Packaging / Form	Varies by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
Action Class	Angiotensin receptor blockers(ARB)
Route of Administration	Oral.
Storage	Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from moisture and light.
Shelf Life	As per manufacturer

🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed after oral administration; peak plasma concentration reached in 1.5-3 hours.

DistributionExtensively distributed; volume of distribution approximately 16 L.

Protein Binding>99% bound to plasma proteins, primarily albumin.

MetabolismMetabolized primarily via CYP2C9 to inactive metabolites; also undergoes glucuronidation.

Half-LifeApproximately 11 hours.

Excretion55% via feces, 42% via urine.

BioavailabilityApproximately 60%.

Onset of ActionWithin 2 weeks of therapy.

Peak Plasma Time1.5-3 hours.

Duration of Action24 hours.

How It Works

Selective angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II.

Mechanism Steps

1Azilsartan medoxomil is a prodrug that is hydrolyzed to azilsartan during absorption.

2Azilsartan selectively binds to the angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptor.

3Blockade of AT1 receptor prevents angiotensin II-mediated vasoconstriction.

💡 How to Take azilma 40 tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

🌅 Morning ✅ ☀️ Afternoon ❌ 🌆 Evening ✅ 🌙 Night ❌

⚠️ Side Effects of azilma 40 tablet

✅ Common Side Effects

Dizziness
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Upper respiratory tract infection

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Hypotension
Hyperkalemia
Renal impairment
Angioedema

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Hepatotoxicity
Neutropenia
Anaphylactic reaction

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

⚠️ Drug	Severity	Effect
Lithium	Moderate	Increased lithium levels and toxicity risk
NSAIDs	Moderate	Reduced antihypertensive effect; increased renal risk
Potassium-sparing diuretics	Major	Increased risk of hyperkalemia

🚨 Major Interactions

NSAIDs
Lithium
Potassium-sparing diuretics
ACE inhibitors

⚡ Moderate Interactions

Antidiabetic agents
Digoxin
Warfarin

ℹ️ Minor Interactions

Antacids
Cimetidine

🍽️ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions; may be taken with or without food.

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

May potentiate hypotensive effects; avoid excessive alcohol.

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

Liver

Low

Kidney

Moderate

Heart

Low

Pregnancy

Category A

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to azilsartan; concomitant use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes; severe hepatic impairment; pregnancy.

📊 Monitoring Parameters

Blood pressure, renal function, serum potassium, liver enzymes.

🤱 Lactation Safety

Not recommended; excreted in animal milk, unknown in humans.

💊 Overdose Management

Symptomatic and supportive treatment; hypotension may be managed with IV fluids and vasopressors.

⏰ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; if close to next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose.

👨‍⚕️ Reviewed by Expert

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MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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⭐ User Reviews

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.