What Is Mizart Used For?

Mizart contains telmisartan, which belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor blockers. It helps lower blood pressure by blocking a substance in your body that causes blood vessels to narrow.

Primary Uses

Mizart is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent cardiovascular complications including death due to cardiovascular causes in patients older than 55 years with coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, previous stroke, previous transient ischaemic attack (TIA), or high-risk diabetes with evidence of end organ damage.

How It Works

Angiotensin II is a substance in your body that causes blood vessels to narrow, increasing blood pressure. Telmisartan works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II. When this effect is blocked, your blood vessels relax and your blood pressure goes down.

How to Take Mizart

Take Mizart exactly as your doctor has prescribed. Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water at about the same time each day, either morning or evening. It doesn’t matter if you take it before or after food.

Dosage Instructions

For high blood pressure: The usual dose is one 40 mg tablet once daily. If your blood pressure is still too high after 4-8 weeks, your doctor may increase your dose to 80 mg. For preventing cardiovascular complications: The usual dose is one 80 mg tablet once daily. Your doctor may adjust your dose based on how you respond to treatment.

What If You Miss a Dose?

If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose when you’re meant to. Otherwise, take the dose as soon as you remember, then go back to taking it normally. If you’re not sure what to do, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Available Tablet Strengths

Side Effects

Like all medications, this medicine can cause side effects. Most are mild and temporary, but some require medical attention.

Common Side Effects

These side effects occur relatively frequently and usually don’t require emergency care:

• headaches
• upper respiratory tract infections
• dizziness
• flu-like symptoms
• fatigue
• back pain
• skin rash or itchiness
• diarrhea
• indigestion
• stomach pain
• urinary tract infections
• muscle aches
• trouble sleeping
• blurred vision

Important Warnings

Before taking Mizart, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions and medications. Some people should not take this medication.

Who Should Not Take Mizart

Do not take Mizart if you have an allergy to telmisartan or any ingredients, severe liver disease, biliary obstructive disorders, diabetes or kidney problems while taking aliskiren, or a rare hereditary condition of fructose intolerance. Do not take if tablets are discolored or packaging is damaged.

Medical Conditions to Discuss

Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, liver problems, heart problems, diabetes, primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s syndrome), fructose intolerance, recent severe diarrhea or vomiting, sodium/volume depletion, salt imbalances, or if you follow a very low salt diet.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Do not take Mizart if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, as it may affect your developing baby. Do not breastfeed while taking Mizart, as it’s not known if the medicine passes into breast milk and could affect your baby.

Drug Interactions

Some medicines may interfere with Mizart and affect how it works. Tell your doctor about all medicines you’re taking, including over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and supplements.

• ramipril or other blood pressure/heart medications
• potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes
• diuretics (fluid tablets)
• nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (aspirin, ibuprofen)
• lithium
• digoxin
• trimethoprim
• warfarin or heparin
• corticosteroids
• immunosuppressants (ciclosporin, tacrolimus)
• simvastatin
• glibenclamide

Alcohol & Driving

Be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how Mizart affects you. The medication may cause dizziness or light-headedness in some people.

Alcohol

No specific alcohol warnings mentioned in the source material. Consult your doctor about alcohol consumption while taking Mizart.

Driving and Operating Machinery

Be careful before you drive or use machines until you know how Mizart affects you. Like other blood pressure medicines, Mizart may cause sleepiness, dizziness, or light-headedness. If you experience these symptoms, do not drive or operate machinery.

Temperature Regulation

Drink plenty of water if you exercise, sweat, or if the weather is hot. You may feel dizzy or light-headed, especially when getting up from bed or standing up. Get up slowly to help your body adjust to changes in position and blood pressure.

Storage

Keep tablets in the blister strip until it’s time to take them. Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom, near a sink, in the car, or on window sills. Keep out of reach of children in a locked cupboard at least one-and-a-half meters above ground.

Overdose Information

If you think you or anyone else has taken too much Mizart, seek urgent medical attention immediately. Phone the Poisons Information Centre (13 11 26), contact your doctor, or go to the nearest hospital Emergency Department. Overdose symptoms may include dizziness, light-headedness, fainting, fast or slow heartbeat, rapid shallow breathing, or cold clammy skin due to low blood pressure.

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