Nexsart Ch Tablet 10

Nexsart Ch Tablet is an antihypertensive medication that is used to treat high blood pressure. It contains azilsartan and chlorthalidone as its active ingredient. It is used to treat high blood pressure when a single medicine has failed or is unable to control blood pressure.

Nexsart Ch Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the fluid load in the body by increasing urinary output. You should take Nexsart Ch Tablet at a fixed time every day to gain optimal therapeutic benefits. High blood pressure is a critical health condition, if not treated well, it can lead to other health-related complications and affect other parts of the body such as the brain, heart, blood vessels and kidneys.

Thus, it is recommended that along with taking your medications on time you should also incorporate certain lifestyle modifications. A few of these changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising for 30 mins every day, not smoking and limiting alcohol consumption.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose may include weakness, dizziness, nausea, etc. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

Missing a dose of antihypertensives may lead to high blood pressure and other heart-related complications. Thus, if you have missed any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• A hormone called angiotensin is responsible for the narrowing of blood vessels and rise in blood pressure. Azilsartan lowers blood pressure by blocking the action of angiotensin.
• Chlorthalidone acts by increasing the loss of water and salt from the body, thus resulting in increased production of urine, thereby lowering the blood pressure.

Directions for Use

• Nexsart Ch Tablet should be consumed as a whole with a sufficient amount of water with or without food.
• Never stop this medicine on your own.
• Take this medicine as advised by your doctor.
• Try to take it at the same time every day to get maximum results.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Nexsart Ch Tablet 10 during pregnancy?

It should never be taken during pregnancy, as it may cause harm to the foetus and result in foetal abnormalities. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or you are planning pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Nexsart Ch Tablet 10 while breastfeeding?

There is limited information about the effect of Nexsart Ch Tablet on breastfeeding. Thus, you should inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother. Your doctor might suggest an alternative medicine or ask you to stop breastfeeding while on this medicine after analysing the need.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Nexsart Ch Tablet 10?

You may experience dizziness as a side effect, after taking this medicine which may hamper your driving abilities. So, do not drive until you know how the medicine affects you.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Nexsart Ch Tablet 10?

Although there is no known interaction with alcohol along with this medicine. So it is important to consult your physician if you drink too often.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have a kidney problem. Regular kidney function monitoring is required.
• You have a condition of Renal artery stenosis(a condition of narrowing one or more arteries that carry blood to your kidneys).
• You may develop a high level of uric acid or frank gout after taking this medicine.
• You have an increased level of potassium in the blood or are on any potassium supplements.
• You are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. The doctor might switch to other alternative medicine.
• The use of Nexsart Ch Tablets may cause low levels of electrolytes in the body. It is advisable to monitor electrolytes periodically.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to azilsartan, chlorthalidone or any of the ingredients of Nexsart Ch Tablet.
• If you have electrolyte imbalance in the body.
• If you have liver or kidney problems.
• If you have any kind of heart problem.
• If you are suffering from diarrhoea and vomiting.
• If you have gout.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Side effects

• Dizziness
• Tiredness

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Nexsart Ch Tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking any other medicines blood pressure-lowering medicines and heart-related medicines, water pills, brain-related medicines like lithium, and medicines for heart conditions like digoxin.

Storage and disposal

• Store it below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect it from sunlight and moisture.
• Keep out of sight and reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the use of the Nexsart Ch Tablet?

Nexsart Ch Tablet is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), when blood pressure cannot be controlled by azilsartan or chlorthalidone alone.

Can I stop Nexsart Ch Tablet if I feel improvement in symtoms?

No, you should never stop taking Nexsart Ch Tablet without consulting your doctor. Talk to your doctor about all the side effects, so he can suggest you some alternative medicine.

Can it cause dizziness?

Yes, dizziness could be the side effect of this medicine. Hence, it is advised to avoid driving or operating any heavy machinery while taking this medicine. In case you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is advised to rest for some time until this symptom wears off.

Is Nexsart Ch Tablet diuretic?

Yes, chlorthalidone is one of its active components of Nexsart Ch Tablet, which belongs to a diuretic class of medicines.

Is Nexsart Ch Tablet a blood thinner?

No, Nexsart Ch Tablet is not a blood thinner medicine. It is an anti-hypertensive medicine used to lower the raised blood pressure and other associated complications.