Zilokem 40 Tablet

Quick info

Zilokem 40 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Zilokem 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.

How it works

Zilokem 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.

Direction of use

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. Zilokem 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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.
• Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
• Do not take Zilokem 40 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.