What is ZILOKEM?
- ZILOKEM contains Azilsartan Medoxomil which belongs to a class of medicines called angiotensin II receptor antagonists (AIIRAs)
What ZILOKEM is used for?
- ZILOKEM is used for treating high blood pressure (essential hypertension) in adults
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Children & Adolescents
Driving & Using Machines
Talk to your doctor before taking ZILOKEM, If you,
- are allergic to Azilsartan medoxomil or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- have diabetes
- are on dialysis or had a recent kidney transplant
- have severe liver or kidney disease
- have heart problems (including heart failure, recent heart attack)
- have ever had a stroke
- have low blood pressure
- recently had severe vomiting or have diarrhoea
- have raised levels of potassium in your blood (as shown in blood tests)
- have a disease of the adrenal gland called primary hyperaldosteronism
- ZILOKEM is not recommended in early pregnancy, and must not be taken when more than 3 months pregnant, as it may cause serious harm to your baby if used after the third month of pregnancy
- If you are breast feeding ask your doctor before taking this medicine
- This medicine should not be given to children or adolescents
- If you feel tired or dizzy when taking this medicine, do not drive or use any tools or machines
Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
- Lithium (a medicine for mental health problems)
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, diclofenac or celecoxib (medicines to relieve pain and inflammation)
- Acetylsalicylic acid if taking more than 3 g per day (medicine to relieve pain and inflammation)
- potassium supplements, potassium-sparing medicines or salt substitutes containing potassium
- Heparin (a medicine as blood thinners)
- Diuretics
- Aliskiren or other medicines to lower your blood pressure (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor or angiotensin II receptor blocker, such as Ramipril or Telmisartan, Irbesartan)
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- It is important to keep take ZILOKEM every day at the same time
- Take the tablet with plenty of water
- You can take this medicine with or without food
- The usual starting dose is 40 mg once a day
- If you suffer from mild or moderate liver disease your doctor may recommend a lower starting dose of 20 mg once a day
If you take more ZILOKEM
- If you take too many tablets, contact your doctor immediately
- You may feel faint or dizzy if you have taken more
If you forget to take ZILOKEM
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
- Just take the next dose at the usual time
If you stop taking ZILOKEM
- Do not stop taking ZILOKEM without first talking to your doctor
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them
- difficulties in breathing, or swallowing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or throat (angioedema)
- itching of the skin with raised lumps
- dizziness
- diarrhoea
- increased blood creatine phosphokinase (an indicator of muscle damage)
- low blood pressure, which may make you feel faint or dizzy
- feeling tired
- swelling of the hands, ankles or feet (peripheral oedema)
- skin rash and itching
- nausea
- muscle spasms
- increased serum creatinine in the blood (an indicator of kidney function)
- increased uric acid in the blood
- decreased levels of haemoglobin
- low blood pressure
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
- Store at room temperature (15-25ºC)
Disclaimer:
The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
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