Aztra

Both Aztra 40mg Tablet and telmisartan are blood pressure-lowering medicines. Aztra 40mg 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.

You should take Aztra 40mg 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.

No, do not stop taking Aztra 40mg 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.

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

Taking more than the recommended dose of Aztra 40mg 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.

Aztra 40mg 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. Aztra 40mg Tablet blocks this effect so that the blood vessels relax, which helps lower your blood pressure.

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.

You should not take Aztra 40mg 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.