Edarbi

Atrial Fibrillation, Albuminuria, Type 2 Diabetes + 2 more

Treatment

2 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Edarbi

What is Edarbi

Azilsartan medoxomil

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Azilsartan medoxomil is a type of drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure. This drug is usually taken as a pill and is available under the brand name Edarbi. It works by blocking a hormone in the body that causes blood vessels to tighten and narrow, which can raise blood pressure. Azilsartan medoxomil can be taken alone or along with other medications to help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. It may also be used off-label to treat patients with a history of myocardial infarction or heart failure.

Edarbi

is the brand name

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Edarbi Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Edarbi

Azilsartan medoxomil

2011

10

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Azilsartan medoxomil, otherwise known as Edarbi, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses including Hypertensive disease and inadequate response to monotherapy .

Hypertensive disease

Helps manage High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

inadequate response to monotherapy

Used to treat inadequate response to monotherapy in combination with Chlorthalidone

Effectiveness

How Edarbi Affects Patients

Azilsartan medoxomil is a drug that helps lower blood pressure by blocking the angiotensin II receptor. This decreases the amount of pressure on the blood vessels, leading to a lower blood pressure. The effects of this drug are seen within one hour of taking the drug, and can last up to 24 hours. Taking azilsartan medoxomil does not affect potassium or sodium levels, and it does not have any effect on the production of angiotensin II or bradykinin. There is no need to adjust the dosage based on sex, race, or other factors.

How Edarbi works in the body

Azilsartan medoxomil helps regulate blood pressure by blocking the effects of a hormone called angiotensin II. Angiotensin II narrows blood vessels and increases the production of aldosterone, a hormone that helps the body retain water. Azilsartan medoxomil binds to AT1 receptors, blocking the effects of angiotensin II and reducing blood pressure. It is more effective than other similar drugs because it binds to AT1 receptors more strongly and stays attached for a longer period of time.

When to interrupt dosage

The advised dosage of Edarbi is reliant upon the specified condition, such as Hypertensive disorder, Atrial Fibrillation and Albuminuria. The dosage will be contingent on the method of delivery featured in the table hereafter.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Atrial Fibrillation

40.0 mg, , 80.0 mg, 20.0 mg

Oral, Tablet, , Tablet - Oral

Hypertensive disease

40.0 mg, , 80.0 mg, 20.0 mg

Oral, Tablet, , Tablet - Oral

Albuminuria

40.0 mg, , 80.0 mg, 20.0 mg

Oral, Tablet, , Tablet - Oral

Type 2 Diabetes

40.0 mg, , 80.0 mg, 20.0 mg

Oral, Tablet, , Tablet - Oral

inadequate response to monotherapy

40.0 mg, , 80.0 mg, 20.0 mg

Oral, Tablet, , Tablet - Oral

Warnings

Edarbi Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Type 2 Diabetes

Do Not Combine

Anuria

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Edarbi.

Common Edarbi Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Amifostine

Major

Azilsartan medoxomil may increase the hypotensive activities of Amifostine.

Lithium carbonate

Major

The serum concentration of Lithium carbonate can be increased when it is combined with Azilsartan medoxomil.

Lithium citrate

Major

The serum concentration of Lithium citrate can be increased when it is combined with Azilsartan medoxomil.

Lithium hydroxide

Major

The serum concentration of Lithium hydroxide can be increased when it is combined with Azilsartan medoxomil.

Sacubitril

Major

The risk or severity of angioedema can be increased when Azilsartan medoxomil is combined with Sacubitril.

Edarbi Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The maximum safe dose of azilsartan has not been determined yet. People have been able to tolerate doses of up to 320 mg per day, however. In the event of an overdose, supportive measures should be taken as azilsartan cannot be removed from the blood through dialysis. Azilsartan is also teratogenic, meaning it can cause birth defects in pregnant women, especially during the second and third trimesters.

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Edarbi Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Edarbi?

265 active trials are currently being conducted to investigate the potential of Edarbi to treat Atrial Fibrillation, inadequate response to monotherapy and Albuminuria.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Type 2 Diabetes

83 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1

Albuminuria

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2

Atrial Fibrillation

81 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 4, Phase 3, Early Phase 1

inadequate response to monotherapy

0 Actively Recruiting

Hypertensive disease

30 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3

Edarbi Reviews: What are patients saying about Edarbi?

5

Patient Review

12/22/2016

Edarbi for High Blood Pressure

I switched to Edarbi from another blood pressure medication because of the side effects I was experiencing. It's been working really well for me at a lower dose, and my blood pressure has been great.

5

Patient Review

6/9/2020

Edarbi for High Blood Pressure

Out of the four different ARB drugs I was prescribed, Edarbi 40mgs is the only one that worked for me. My blood pressure has been constantly at 125/83, which is better than 140/96. Additionally, I experienced no negative side effects.

5

Patient Review

11/7/2016

Edarbi for High Blood Pressure

I was first given 40mg of this medication, and while my blood pressure did drop slightly, I am now on 80mg and feeling much better than before.

4.7

Patient Review

12/11/2017

Edarbi for High Blood Pressure

It lowered my blood pressure without any side effects for 3 years now.

4.3

Patient Review

2/13/2019

Edarbi for High Blood Pressure

I started taking Edarbi after being diagnosed with high blood pressure. My first dose was 40mg once a day, but after just two days my blood pressure crashed to 90/60. I stopped taking the pill and monitored my BP for seven days, which stayed below 140/90. Edarbi is a very strong medication, so I have had to quarter the pills to get 10mg per dose. At this lower dosage, I am able to maintain a normal BP of 120/80 both day and night.

4.3

Patient Review

5/27/2021

Edarbi for High Blood Pressure

I've been taking Edarbyclor for three months now. While it's helped with the muscle spasms, the gastrointestinal symptoms are really bad. I get nauseous, have diarrhea, and experience a lot of bloating. I'm hoping that it's just something in my diet that can be easily controlled, but we'll see.

3.7

Patient Review

12/16/2018

Edarbi for High Blood Pressure

I've been on Edarbi for two weeks now. It does lower my blood pressure, but I experience dizziness if I stand up too quickly or bend over.

3

Patient Review

4/17/2019

Edarbi for High Blood Pressure

I'm not a fan of this drug because it gives me heart flutters. I'm anxious about the abnormal rhythms it's been causing, so I've scheduled an appointment with my doctor. Fingers crossed that they'll put me back on something else.

3

Patient Review

7/15/2022

Edarbi for High Blood Pressure

The side effects were pretty harsh: fatigue, stomach bloating, wheezing, depression and respiratory congestion.

3

Patient Review

9/30/2016

Edarbi for High Blood Pressure

This treatment does well in controlling my blood pressure, but I've been having a lot of back pain and sometimes an odd taste in my mouth.

2.7

Patient Review

6/1/2016

Edarbi for High Blood Pressure

Didn't help my blood pressure as much as I needed, and caused other problems like fatigue and leg cramps. The eczema was the worst part, though.

2.3

Patient Review

5/3/2016

Edarbi for High Blood Pressure

Nausea, awful taste in mouth, and feeling like a zombie are just some of the side effects I experienced. The pill did work, but it's not worth how I felt afterwards.

2.3

Patient Review

2/10/2016

Edarbi for High Blood Pressure

I started taking Edarbi a few days ago because I'd gained weight from my previous medication. However, after only five days on Edarbi I've already gained three pounds and have been in severe pain on my right side and lower back. The pain has been preventing me from sleeping, so I'm going to call the doctor today and stop taking the drug.

1

Patient Review

10/24/2018

Edarbi for High Blood Pressure

The leg pain was unbearable, and I constantly felt nauseous. We increased the dosage from 40mg to 80mg, but it still didn't lower my blood pressure effectively. In fact, I gained eight pounds in six weeks while taking this medication.

1

Patient Review

2/12/2017

Edarbi for High Blood Pressure

I was on this treatment for a little over two weeks. It lowered my blood pressure to the point of dehydration and caused muscle cramps. I overall felt very dizzy and lightheaded while taking it and did not feel good at all. I decided to switch to a different drug.
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Patient Q&A Section about edarbi

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the difference between Edarbi and losartan?

"Edarbi (azilsartan) lowers blood pressure and is more expensive than other medicines that work similarly. Cozaar (Losartan) lowers your blood pressure and protects kidney function like an ACE inhibitor, but with fewer side effects which lowers your risk for stroke and heart attack."

Answered by AI

What medication is similar to Edarbi?

"Edarbi is also used to treat kidney problems caused by type 2 diabetes.

The drugs Avapro and Edarbi are both angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), which are used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). In some cases, Avapro is prescribed alongside other blood pressure medications. Additionally, Avapro can also be used to ameliorate kidney problems that are caused by type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent). Similarly, Edarbi is also effective in treating kidney problems resulting from type 2 diabetes."

Answered by AI

What's the side effects of Edarbi?

"The side effects of the medication include nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, cough, dizziness on standing, weakness or lack of energy, and feeling tired."

Answered by AI

Is Edarbi a good blood pressure medicine?

"You can take control of your high blood pressure by using EDARBI, an angiotensin II receptor blocker. EDARBI relaxes your blood vessels, which lowers your blood pressure."

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Clinical Trials for Edarbi

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Antibiotics for Diabetes with Bone Fractures

18+
All Sexes
Los Angeles, CA

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if taking an antibiotic pill for 7 days after surgery reduces the risk of wound infection in adults with poorly controlled diabetes who have surgery to fix a broken bone in the leg, ankle, or foot. It will also learn about the safety of the extended antibiotic course. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does a 7-day antibiotic course after surgery lower the rate of wound infection within 90 days? What medical problems do participants have when taking the extended antibiotic course? Researchers will compare a 7-day course of an oral antibiotic (cefadroxil) to standard care (no additional antibiotics after surgery) to see if the extended course reduces infections. Participants will: Take an antibiotic pill or receive standard care for 7 days after surgery Receive a phone call from the study team about 1 week after surgery Visit the clinic at 3 weeks, 6 weeks, and 3 months after surgery for checkups

Phase 4
Recruiting

University of Southern California (+2 Sites)

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Enhanced Diabetes Prevention Program for Prediabetes

18+
All Sexes
Kansas City, MO

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an enhanced, culturally, socially, and structurally tailored Diabetes Prevention Program (E-DPP) can improve weight loss and related diabetes risk factors in African American adults with prediabetes living in low-income, socially vulnerable communities. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the enhanced DPP (E-DPP) lead to greater percent weight loss at 6 and 12 months compared to the standard culturally tailored DPP (S-DPP)? * How do social determinants (e.g., food insecurity, stigma, access to resources) influence weight loss and engagement in lifestyle behaviors? Researchers will compare a standard culturally tailored DPP (S-DPP) to an enhanced DPP (E-DPP) to see if improving access to healthy food, physical activity, and community resources increases weight loss and improves diabetes-related outcomes. Participants will 1. Attend DPP sessions delivered in community settings (e.g., churches) 2. Receive lifestyle education focused on diet, physical activity, and weight loss 3. Engage in physical activity (including in-class exercise sessions \[E-DPP only\] and community-based options) 4. Receive support for healthy eating, including food deliveries (\[E-DPP only\]), food selection guidance, and referrals to food assistance programs 5. Receive information and support for accessing community resources for food and physical activity

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Jenifer E Jenifer, PhD

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Produce Prescription for High Blood Pressure

18+
All Sexes
Honokaa, HI

This multi-site randomized controlled trial uses a community-based approach to evaluate a Food as Medicine program for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) adults in Hawaii who have high blood pressure and difficulty affording healthy food. The study has two main goals: (1) to implement a produce prescription program and see if adding personal support from Community Health Workers (CHW) improves blood pressure among other health outcomes, and (2) to determine the program's cost-effectiveness. The study will take place across three Federally Qualified Health Centers in Hawaii. Produce prescription program participants at each site will receive $100 per month, either in the form of produce boxes or monthly vouchers to purchase fruits and vegetables, for 12 months (totaling $1200). In past studies, personal challenges (e.g., lack of transportation, lack of cooking skills) have made it difficult for participants to use the vouchers and/or the purchased produce. In other food as medicine interventions, participants have similarly faced various personal, social, and environmental barriers that limit the program's efficacy. To help participants navigate through these challenges, the investigators want to test adding 1-on-1 support from a CHW throughout the program. Other studies have found that health interventions delivered by CHWs have been effective in reducing blood pressure, blood glucose and weight, especially among vulnerable populations, such as NHPIs and those with food insecurity. The CHWs in this study will receive a training using a curriculum tailored specifically to their community and that is in alignment with the Pilinahā: The Four Connections Framework, which focuses on key connections that Indigenous people seek to attain health and can be employed to overcome health disparities. To test the effectiveness of the added CHW support, there will be two groups of participants: Group 1 (Intervention) will receive the monthly produce prescription ($100 vouchers or produce box) plus meet with a CHW every two months for support with program challenges. Group 2 (Control) will receive the same monthly produce prescription, but will not have meetings with a CHW. The investigators want to see if the added support from CHWs leads to better blood pressure results, among other health outcomes. Upon providing informed consent and enrolling into the program, produce prescription program participants will: * Attend 5 study visits over the one year program. These happen at the start, and then at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. * Complete health checks at the first visit. This includes getting a home blood pressure monitor and learning about heart health and nutrition. Staff will measure height, weight, waist size, and blood pressure. * Answer surveys about their demographic background, health habits, diet, and culture. * Receive $100 in vouchers every month for 12 months to redeem for fruits and vegetables at a local retailer. * Group 1 will additionally meet with a CHW every two months for 1-on-1 support with any challenges related to the program. * Group 2 will receive monthly reminders to use their vouchers but no CHW meetings. After the program ends, researchers will analyze the financial value of the intervention. This involves calculating the total cost to run the program (including vouchers, CHW training and salaries, and administrative costs) and comparing it to potential savings in healthcare costs. By looking at improvements in blood pressure, researchers can estimate how many heart-related health problems were prevented and how much money was saved on medical care.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Hāmākua-Kohala Health Center (+2 Sites)

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VARIPULSE Catheter for Atrial Fibrillation

18 - 80
All Sexes
Tucson, AZ

The purpose of this study is to assess how safe VARIPULSE catheter system is for treatment of a heart rhythm disease called persistent atrial fibrillation (PsAF) in participants who are having a catheter ablation procedure (treat heart rhythm disease). This includes isolation of pulmonary vein and superior vena cava (heart veins; PVI and SVCI), with or without another technique called posterior wall isolation (PWI). Also, to assess how safe it is for participants who are having a catheter ablation procedure and at the same time receiving another procedure called left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO; to reduce stroke risk). Additionally, to assess how well VARIPULSE catheter system works over a long period of time for treatment of PsAF in participants undergoing catheter ablation.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Tucson Medical Center (+2 Sites)

Biosense Webster, Inc. Clinical Trial

Biosense Webster, Inc.

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Single-lead ECG Screening for Atrial Fibrillation

18 - 90
All Sexes
Boston, MA

The goal of this prospective, non-randomized pilot study is to learn whether predictions from a previously validated 12-lead ECG-based artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm (ECG-AI) identify people more likely to have undiagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF). The main questions it aims to answer are: Do people predicted to have high risk of AF using ECG-AI have a higher rate of new AF diagnosis using 1L ECG screening compared with people predicted to have a low risk? Do AI-based AF risk estimates from the 12-lead ECG correlate with AF risk estimates from the 1L ECG? Do people find 1L ECG screening for AF acceptable and useful? Participants will: Undergo screening with 1L ECG mailed to their home Complete a survey assessing attitudes toward 1L ECG screening Complete a 14-day patch monitor on 1 or 2 occasions depending on 1L ECG results

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Mass General Brigham

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Dynamic Fluoroscopy for Atrial Fibrillation

18+
All Sexes
Montreal, Canada

Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) represents a recent advance in the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), with a safety profile potentially superior to traditional thermal techniques, such as radiofrequency or cryoablation. Its mechanism of action allows tissue selectivity which in theory limits damage to extracardiac structures. However, several cases of right diaphragmatic paralysis have been reported in the literature after PFA, particularly during applications on the right pulmonary veins, near the right phrenic nerve. The available data are from studies without specific diaphragmatic monitoring. The diagnosis of diaphragmatic paralysis is most often based on chest X-ray, a static examination of limited sensitivity, especially for the detection of incomplete paralysis. To date, no prospective multicentre study has evaluated the incidence of diaphragmatic paralysis after PFA with systematic dynamic imaging, such as fluoroscopy, considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of unilateral paralysis.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Montreal Heart Institute

Romain TIXIER, MD

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