Avesartan 40mg Tablet belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called angiotensin receptor II antagonist used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Additionally, Avesartan 40mg Tablet is used to treat heart failure and prevention of heart attack. The blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure. Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump sufficient blood to the remaining parts of the body. A heart attack occurs due to the blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle.

Avesartan 40mg Tablet contains ‘valsartan’ that works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors which tighten the blood vessels, causing a rise in blood pressure. By blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors, Avesartan 40mg Tablet makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Thereby, Avesartan 40mg Tablet helps in lowering the blood pressure to normal.

You are advised to take Avesartan 40mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, fatigue, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Try not to stop taking it on your own as it may cause sudden increase the blood pressure. Do not take Avesartan 40mg Tablet if you are pregnant, as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor before taking Avesartan 40mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Avesartan 40mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years as efficacy and safety have not been established. Avesartan 40mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects.

Avesartan 40mg Tablet belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called angiotensin receptor II antagonists. Avesartan 40mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure and lower death risk after a heart attack. Avesartan 40mg Tablet works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors which tighten the blood vessels, causing a rise in blood pressure. By blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors, Avesartan 40mg Tablet makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Thereby, Avesartan 40mg Tablet helps in lowering the blood pressure to normal. Avesartan 40mg Tablet reduces the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events, primarily myocardial infarctions (heart attack) and strokes. Avesartan 40mg Tablet significantly helps in reduced hospitalisation for heart failure. Avesartan 40mg Tablet helps in reducing cardiovascular mortality following myocardial infarction (heart attack).

• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Fatigue
• Diarrhoea

Do not take Avesartan 40mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have severe liver disease, diabetes, impaired kidney function, or if you are taking aliskiren. Inform your doctor if you have severe heart disease, aldosteronism (a disorder in which adrenal glands make too much of a hormone called aldosterone), dehydration, liver or kidney disease, if you are taking medicines containing potassium, if you have undergone kidney transplantation or dialysis. Do not take Avesartan 40mg Tablet if you are pregnant, as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor before taking Avesartan 40mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Avesartan 40mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years as efficacy and safety have not been established. Avesartan 40mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness. Rise slowly from lying/sitting position as Avesartan 40mg Tablet may cause dizziness (orthostatic hypotension).

• You are advised to consume low salt and low-fat diet while taking Avesartan 40mg Tablet. 

• Regular exercise is also recommended to complement treatment with Avesartan 40mg Tablet.

• Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits.

• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

• Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.

• Managing stress with meditation, yoga, massage would also help in treating high blood pressure.

• Avoid consuming food rich in potassium such as banana, broccoli, almonds, avocado, and potassium supplements.