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Esartan AP Tablet is used to treat or relieve common cold symptoms, such as a runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, and a blocked nose. It contains levocetirizine, phenylephrine, and ambroxol. It works by blocking the action of certain substances responsible for causing allergic reactions. The common side effects of tis medication are dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, dry mouth, constipation, and trouble sleeping.

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About Esartan AP Tablet

Esartan AP Tablet is used to relieve symptoms of a common cold, such as a runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, and a blocked nose. The common cold is an infection of the nose and throat caused by viruses. 

Esartan AP Tablet is a combination of levocetirizine, phenylephrine, and ambroxol as active ingredients. It works by blocking the action of certain substances responsible for causing allergic reactions. 

Esartan AP Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, dry mouth, constipation, and trouble sleeping. If these side effects persist for longer, consult your doctor immediately. Take Esartan AP Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. 

Do not use Esartan AP Tablet if you are allergic to it or any other contents. Inform your doctor if you have any history of liver/kidney disease, breathing problems, and heart problems before taking Esartan AP Tablet. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Esartan AP Tablet.

Uses of Esartan AP Tablet

Treatment of Common cold

Directions for Use

Take Esartan AP Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush the medicine.

Medicinal Benefits

Esartan AP Tablet combines levocetirizine, phenylephrine, and ambroxol as key ingredients. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, reducing the stuffy nose. Levocetirizine works by blocking the action of certain substances responsible for causing allergic reactions. This helps relieve allergic symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness.

How Esartan AP Tablet Works

Esartan AP Tablet is a combination of levocetirizine, phenylephrine, and ambroxol as active ingredients. It works by blocking the action of certain substances responsible for causing allergic reactions.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Esartan AP Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Nervousness
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Mood changes
  • Dry mouth 
  • Constipation

What if I have taken an overdose of Esartan AP Tablet

An overdose of Esartan AP Tablet can cause a rapid rise in blood pressure.  Overdose symptoms include headache, vomiting, high blood pressure, reflex slow heart rate, and cardiac arrhythmias, which may cause a sensation of fullness in the head and tingling of the hands and feet. Contact your doctor or local hospital accident and emergency department immediately. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort.

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know about your complete medical and medication history to rule out any side effects. Esartan AP Tablet may cause drowsiness, so do not take alcohol as it causes excessive drowsiness. Also, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are drowsy. Caution should be exercised if you have any history of liver/kidney disease, epilepsy, asthma, breathing problems, and heart disease while taking Esartan AP Tablet. This medicine is not recommended for use in children below six years of age as the safety is not established. Limited information is available for the use of the medicine in special populations. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking the medicine.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PhenylephrineFurazolidone
Critical
PhenylephrineTranylcypromine
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PhenylephrineFurazolidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Esartan AP Tablet:
Taking Furazolidone with Esartan AP Tablet can cause an increase in high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furazolidone with Esartan AP Tablet is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden and severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sweating, lightheadedness, fainting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, consult the doctor immediately. It is advised to use Esartan AP Tablet only after 14 days of stopping Furazolidone.
PhenylephrineTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Esartan AP Tablet:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Esartan AP Tablet can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Esartan AP Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrinePropofol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Esartan AP Tablet:
Taking Esartan AP Tablet with Propofol may lead to increased levels of Esartan AP Tablet leading to side effects like high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Esartan AP Tablet with Propofol is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineSelegiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Esartan AP Tablet:
Co-administration of Selegiline with Esartan AP Tablet together can raise blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Selegiline with Esartan AP Tablet is not recommended, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, fits, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and/or fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineSevoflurane
Critical
How does the drug interact with Esartan AP Tablet:
Co-administration of Esartan AP Tablet with Sevoflurane can increase the levels of Esartan AP Tablet and lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Esartan AP Tablet with Sevoflurane is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
LevocetirizineEsketamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Esartan AP Tablet:
Using esketamine together with Esartan AP Tablet may increase side effects (drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking, judgment, reaction speed, and motor coordination).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Esartan AP Tablet with Esketamine together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineMethoxyflurane
Severe
How does the drug interact with Esartan AP Tablet:
Co-administration of Esartan AP Tablet with Methoxyflurane can increase the side effects of Methoxyflurane.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Esartan AP Tablet and Methoxyflurane, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without doctor's advice.
PhenylephrineTopiramate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Esartan AP Tablet:
Co-administration of Topiramate can cause increased body temperature and decreased sweating, and these effects may be worsened when combined with medications like Esartan AP Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Esartan AP Tablet and Topiramate, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineIsocarboxazid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Esartan AP Tablet:
Co-administration of Esartan AP Tablet with Isocarboxazid can result in extremely high blood pressure which may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Isocarboxazid and Esartan AP Tablet together can result in an interaction. However, if you develop a sudden, severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, chest pain, nausea, or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (particularly on one side of the body), difficulty speaking, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, or fainting, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PhenylephrineDesipramine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Esartan AP Tablet:
Taking Desipramine and Esartan AP Tablet together may lead to side effects like increased blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Desipramine and Esartan AP Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult the doctor. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advised. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Staying hydrated is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drinking liquids at room temperature can alleviate coughs, runny noses, and sneezing.
  • The immune system is affected by stress, which raises the risk of being sick. An individual can exercise regularly, meditate, do deep breathing, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
  • It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. Certain food items are known to cause allergies in you.
  • Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

COUGH AND COLD PREPARATIONS

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of side effects. Hence, avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with Esartan AP Tablet.

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Pregnancy

Caution

If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking Esartan AP Tablet. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Esartan AP Tablet. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Unsafe

Esartan AP Tablet may cause drowsiness. So, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while using this medicine if you are drowsy.

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Liver

Caution

If you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before taking Esartan AP Tablet. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney disease, inform your doctor before taking Esartan AP Tablet. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Unsafe

Esartan AP Tablet is not recommended for use in children below six years of age as the safety and efficacy are not established.

FAQs

Esartan AP Tablet is used to relieve symptoms of a common cold, such as a runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, and a blocked nose.
Esartan AP Tablet works by blocking the action of certain substances responsible for causing allergic reactions.
Esartan AP Tablet should not be used if you have taken antidepressants in the last 14 days. Inform your doctor about all the prescription, non-prescription, and dietary supplements you are taking to identify any interactions with the Esartan AP Tablet.
Esartan AP Tablet is not recommended for use in children below six years of age as the safety and efficacy are not established. Consult your doctor for a suitable alternative if your child needs medication for cold or allergy symptoms.
Take Esartan AP Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the medicine whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush it.
Esartan AP Tablet is not suitable for treating dry cough. It is designed to relieve symptoms of respiratory allergies, colds, and productive coughs. Always consult your doctor for personalized advice; they might recommend a different medication that is more suitable for a dry cough.
The common side effects of Esartan AP Tablet may include dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, dry mouth, constipation, and trouble sleeping. However, these symptoms vanish as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms become worse, please consult a doctor for relief.
Esartan AP Tablet has three key components: levocetirizine, phenylephrine, and ambroxol.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Adley Formulation, SCO- 42, Sector 12, Panchkula-134112, Haryana, India
Other Info - ES49434

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