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Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC

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SALT COMPOSITION
Storage
Store below 30°C

Product introduction

Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC is a medicine used in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension). It lowers blood pressure by helping in relaxing blood vessels. Lowering the blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attack and stroke.

Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC should be taken regularly as advised by the doctor. You should take it with or without food and at a fixed time. You should never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your blood pressure rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.

It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to reduce your salt intake.

It may cause side effects like diarrhea, dizziness, and joint pain. This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medications that you are using regularly. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so always consult your doctor before taking it.

Uses of Rasilez Tablet FC

Benefits of Rasilez Tablet FC

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of Rasilez Tablet FC

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Rasilez

  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Joint pain
  • Increased potassium level in blood

How to use Rasilez Tablet FC

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. Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Rasilez Tablet FC works

Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC is a direct renin inhibitor. It works by relaxing blood vessels which lower blood pressure and allows the heart to pump more efficiently.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC in these patients. Regular monitoring of creatinine and potassium levels is recommended while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

What if you forget to take Rasilez Tablet FC?

If you miss a dose of Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

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Quick tips

  • For better results, take it at the same time every day. 
  • It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid alcohol while taking Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC as it may increase dizziness.
  • Notify your doctor if you have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may cause breathing problem.
  • Notify your doctor if you have any kidney problem.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. 

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Delta Amino Acids Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Renin inhibitors

Interaction with drugs

Taking Rasilez with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Verpitos, Vpl, Celovera
Life-threatening
Brand(s): Amiur
Serious
Brand(s): Spirix, Aldactone, Cglactone
Serious
Brand(s): Torsevent
Serious

Patient concerns

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I am a patient of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.
Some times I had lot of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.
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FAQs

Q. How long does it take for Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC to show its effect?

Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC starts working on the day you start taking it but it may take up to 4 weeks to notice the full benefits of this medicine. Continue taking it as prescribed by your doctor.

Q. Can Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC cause fluid and electrolyte imbalance?

Yes, this medicine might cause fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Some of the warning signs or symptoms include dryness of the mouth, thirst, weakness, lethargy, drowsiness, restlessness, muscle pains or cramps, muscular fatigue, hypotension, and gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea and vomiting. Close monitoring of serum electrolytes should be performed at the initiation of therapy.

Q. Can Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC cause hyperkalemia?

Yes, the use of potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics, salt substitutes containing potassium, or other drugs that may increase potassium levels along with Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC might cause hyperkalemia (increase in potassium levels).

Q. I have developed joint pain after using Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC. What should I do?

Joint pain is one of the common side-effects of this medicine. Do light exercise or take physical therapy to strengthen muscles around the affected joint and manage your weight along with taking this medication. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.

Q. What are some of the serious side-effects of Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC?

Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC may cause some serious side effects such as severe allergic reaction with symptoms such as rash, itching, swelling of face or lips or tongue, difficulty breathing, dizziness, and diarrhea.

Q. Can Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC cause dizziness?

Yes. Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC can cause dizziness as a side effect. If this happens to you, you should sit or lie down until the symptoms pass. Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience dizziness while traveling.

Q. What should I avoid while taking Rasilez 300mg Tablet FC?

You should avoid taking this medicine together with fruit juice or herbal teas, as it could cause a decrease in the effectiveness of this medicine. Take low sodium and low-fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.
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References

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Country of origin: India

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