Edarbi
Utilised to manage elevated systemic blood pressure to alleviate cardiac strain and support vascular endothelial safety.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Azilsartan Medoxomil
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 40mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Edarbi, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Edarbi vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Edarbi details
- Condition
- Hypertension
- Alternative names
- azilsartan medoxomil
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- ARB
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; concurrent use of aliskiren in diabetic patients
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; cough
- Moderate side effects
- fatigue; hypotension; hyperkalaemia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Takeda
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Lithium; Potassium Supplements; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
angioedema, requires immediate medical attention; severe acute renal impairment, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilised to manage elevated systemic blood pressure to alleviate cardiac strain and support vascular endothelial safety.
Mechanism of action
Selectively blocks the binding of vasoconstricting angiotensin II to AT1 receptors in cardiac and vascular tissues.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: High risk of fetal toxicity and death. Contraindicated in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Edarbi is the originator brand name, made by Takeda. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Takeda.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Azilsartan Medoxomil is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.