Edarbi

Common use

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

Dosage and direction

Take Edarbi exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Edarbi may be taken with or without food. Usual Adult Dose for Hypertension: 80 mg orally once a day. Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Your kidney function may also need to be checked.

Precautions

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.
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.

Contraindications

Edarbi is contraindicated in those with hypersensitivity to azilsartan or any component of the formulation. Contraindicated in history of angioedema (swelling) from previous ARB/ACE inhibitor use, and severe hepatic and renal impairment.
Do not use Edarbi 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 plan to get pregnant, ask your doctor for a safer medicine to use before and during pregnancy. You should not breastfeed while taking Edarbi.

Possible side effect

Call your doctor at once if you have: little or no urination; or a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out. Common Edarbi side effects may include: diarrhea.

Drug interaction

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.
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially: a diuretic (water pill) or other medicines that lower blood pressure; or NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) - aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others.

Missed dose

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention.

Storage

Store in the original container at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep away from children and pets.