Azilsartan and chlorthalidone
Generic name: azilsartan and chlorthalidone [ AY-zil-SAR-tan-and-klor-THAL-i-done ]
Brand name: Edarbyclor
Dosage form: oral tablet (40 mg-12.5 mg; 40 mg-25 mg)
Drug class:Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides
What is azilsartan and chlorthalidone?
Azilsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB). Chlorthalidone is a thiazide diuretic (water pill).
Azilsartan and chlorthalidone is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.
Azilsartan and chlorthalidone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use azilsartan and chlorthalidone if you are unable to urinate.
Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Ask your doctor about a blood pressure medication that is safer to use during pregnancy.
If you have diabetes, do not use azilsartan and chlorthalidone together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to azilsartan or chlorthalidone, or if you are unable to urinate.
If you have diabetes, do not use azilsartan and chlorthalidone together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
You may also need to avoid taking azilsartan and chlorthalidone with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver or kidney disease;
gout;
an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium in your blood);
heart disease or a stroke; or
if you are dehydrated.
Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
Azilsartan and chlorthalidone can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester. However, having high blood pressure during pregnancy may cause complications such as diabetes or eclampsia (dangerously high blood pressure that can lead to medical problems in both mother and baby). Ask your doctor about a blood pressure medication that is safer to use during pregnancy.
You should not breastfeed while you are using this medicine.
Azilsartan and chlorthalidone is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take azilsartan and chlorthalidone?
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