Zilarta-CT 40 Tablet

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:11 AM (IST)

Zilarta-CT 40 Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. It also removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body.

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Contains

Azilsartan medoxomil (40mg)+ Chlorthalidone (12.5mg)

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Micro Labs Ltd

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Product introduction

Zilarta-CT 40 Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Never skip any doses and finish a full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

It may cause side effects like tiredness, decreased potassium level in blood, decreased blood pressure, increased creatinine level in blood, and increased uric acid level in blood. It is advised to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine. It may cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is required while taking this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding if you have ever had any problems with your blood circulation or have liver or kidney problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

Uses of Zilarta-CT Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Zilarta-CT Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Zilarta-CT 40 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of Zilarta-CT Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Zilarta-CT

Dizziness
Tiredness
Decreased potassium level in blood
Decreased blood pressure
Increased creatinine level in blood
Increased uric acid level in blood

How to use Zilarta-CT Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zilarta-CT 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Zilarta-CT Tablet works

Zilarta-CT 40 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Azilsartan medoxomil and Chlorthalidone which lower blood pressure effectively. Azilsartan medoxomil is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels.This allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic that removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Zilarta-CT 40 Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It can be taken with or without food.
Zilarta-CT 40 Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, very dry mouth or muscle weakness.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Use of Zilarta-CT 40 Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
It may also decrease the risk of stroke and heart attacks.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Zilarta-CT 40 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zilarta-CT 40 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zilarta-CT 40 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Zilarta-CT 40 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Zilarta-CT 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zilarta-CT 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Zilarta-CT 40 Tablet is not recommended in these patients.

Liver

CAUTION

Zilarta-CT 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zilarta-CT 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Zilarta-CT 40 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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References

European Medicine Agency. Assessment report: Azilsartan medoxomil; 2011.[Accessed 24 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

User feedback

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Patient concerns

I have High Blood Pressure problem. Now I am taking TAZLAC CT 40 tablet in a day. But I am not comfort with this medicine. I want to shift in ayurved. please suggest me

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

Hi Kindly start taking Mukta Vati along with your treatment when you feel better you can consult to your allopathic doctor for reducing your medicine

I am a patient of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.

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