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Rasilez is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Rasilez. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Rasilez as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Rasilez are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Rasilez's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Rasilez has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Rasilez related warnings section.
Rasilez can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Rasilez in conditions like Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension). Other contraindications of Rasilez have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Rasilez may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Rasilez, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Rasilez is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rasilez is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Rasilez safe for pregnant women?
Rasilez shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Rasilez safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Rasilez may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Rasilez should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Rasilez on the Kidneys?
Rasilez rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Rasilez on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Rasilez on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Rasilez on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Rasilez on the heart have been reported.
Rasilez should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rasilez unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rasilez habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Rasilez is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Rasilez as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Rasilez should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Rasilez in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Rasilez
You can take Rasilez with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rasilez
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Rasilez.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tekturna® (aliskiren)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 508
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