Jiotan 80mg Tablet 10 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: July 28th, 2023

Jiotan 80mg Tablet is a product of Hetero Drugs Ltd

Composition: Azilsartan medoxomil (80mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 200.00

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All Details About Jiotan 80mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Jiotan 80mg Tablet

Description:

Jiotan 80mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attack and stroke. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes.

Jiotan 80mg Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night. However, try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use.

Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects. Dizziness, particularly after the first dose, is known to occur in some people. This may be associated with headache. Let your doctor know if these side effects bother you or do not go away. No weight gain has been seen with the regular use of this medicine.

Earlier taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.

Uses:

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Heart failure
Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Directions For Use:

Ordinary side effects of Jiotan

Dizziness
Muscle damage
Diarrhea

Side Effects:

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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Jiotan 80mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Jiotan 80mg 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

Jiotan 80mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CAUTION

Jiotan 80mg Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Jiotan 80mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Jiotan 80mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease as your creatinine levels may become high and you may need regular monitoring of kidney function tests while taking this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

Jiotan 80mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Jiotan 80mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

FAQs:

Q. Is Jiotan 80mg Tablet better than telmisartan?

Both Jiotan 80mg Tablet and telmisartan are blood pressure-lowering medicines. Jiotan 80mg 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.

Q. How should I take Jiotan 80mg Tablet?

You should take Jiotan 80mg 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.

Q. Can I stop Jiotan 80mg Tablet on my own?

No, do not stop taking Jiotan 80mg 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.

Q. How long does Jiotan 80mg Tablet take to start working?

Jiotan 80mg Tablet may take about 2 weeks to show a visible reduction in blood pressure. Full benefits of Jiotan 80mg Tablet may take a little longer, about 4 weeks.

Q. What are the symptoms of overdose of Jiotan 80mg Tablet?

Taking more than the recommended dose of Jiotan 80mg 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.

Q. Which class does Jiotan 80mg Tablet belong to?

Jiotan 80mg 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. Jiotan 80mg Tablet blocks this effect so that the blood vessels relax, which helps lower your blood pressure.

Q. What is the most important information I should know about Jiotan 80mg Tablet?

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.

Q. Who should not take Jiotan 80mg Tablet?

You should not take Jiotan 80mg 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.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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