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Edarbi
  • Treatments
  • High Blood Pressure

Edarbi

Generic name:azilsartanAY-zil-SAR-tan ]
Drug class:Angiotensin receptor blockers

Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Last updated on Jun 8, 2021.

What is Edarbi?

Edarbi is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB). Azilsartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

Edarbi is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

Your doctor may prescribe other medicines for you to take along with Edarbi to treat your high blood pressure.

Warnings

Do not use Edarbi if you are pregnant. Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

If you have diabetes, do not take Edarbi with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).

Before you take this medicine, tell your doctor about all your other medical conditions and allergies. Also make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. In some cases, you may not be able to use Edarbi, or you may need a dose adjustment or special precautions.

Before taking this medicine

If you have diabetes, do not take Edarbi with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).

You may also need to avoid taking Edarbi with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.

To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

  • an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium in your blood); or

  • if you are on a low-salt diet.

Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Edarbi can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your seco...