Zolahart 40 Tablet
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Product introduction
Zolahart 40 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.
Zolahart 40 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.
Before 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 of Zolahart Tablet
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
- Heart failure
Side effects of Zolahart 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 Zolahart
- Dizziness
- Muscle damage
- Diarrhea
How to use Zolahart 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. Zolahart 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Zolahart Tablet works
Zolahart 40 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Zolahart 40 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zolahart 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zolahart 40 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CAUTION
Zolahart 40 Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zolahart 40 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zolahart 40 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.
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
Zolahart 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zolahart 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Dose adjustment is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
What if you forget to take Zolahart Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Zolahart 40 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
- Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
- Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
- Do not take Zolahart 40 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Biphenyls derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Zolahart 40 Tablet
Once A Day
92%
Twice A Day
7%
Alternate Day
1%
What are you using Zolahart Tablet for?
Hypertension *
94%
Others
6%
*Hypertension (high blood pressure)
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
50%
Average
39%
Poor
11%
What were the side-effects while using Zolahart 40 Tablet?
Dizziness
25%
No Side Effec*
25%
Diarrhea
25%
Headache
25%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Zolahart Tablet?
With food
50%
Empty stomach
33%
With or witho*
17%
*With or without food
Please rate Zolahart 40 Tablet on price
Expensive
67%
Average
33%
FAQs
Is Zolahart 40 Tablet better than telmisartan?
Both Zolahart 40 Tablet and telmisartan are blood pressure-lowering medicines. Zolahart 40 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.
How should I take Zolahart 40 Tablet?
You should take Zolahart 40 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.
Can I stop Zolahart 40 Tablet on my own?
No, do not stop taking Zolahart 40 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.
How long does Zolahart 40 Tablet take to start working?
Zolahart 40 Tablet may take about 2 weeks to show a visible reduction in blood pressure. Full benefits of Zolahart 40 Tablet may take a little longer, about 4 weeks.
What are the symptoms of overdose of Zolahart 40 Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Zolahart 40 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.
Which class does Zolahart 40 Tablet belong to?
Zolahart 40 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. Zolahart 40 Tablet blocks this effect so that the blood vessels relax, which helps lower your blood pressure.
What is the most important information I should know about Zolahart 40 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.
Who should not take Zolahart 40 Tablet?
You should not take Zolahart 40 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.
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Country of origin: India
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