Dv Losartan 25mg Tab 20 S

What it is used for: Hypertension.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: It is used: • Alone or with other blood pressure medicines to lower high blood pressure (hypertension). • To lower the chance of stroke in patients with high blood pressure and a heart problem called left ventricular hypertrophy. It may not help Black patients with this problem. • To slow the worsening of diabetic kidney disease (nephropathy) in patients with type 2 diabetes who have or had high blood pressure.

How it works: Losartan and its principal active metabolite block the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor found in many tissues, (e.g., vascular smooth muscle, adrenal gland).

Active ingredient: Losartan Potassium.

Reported side effects: Symptoms of an allergic reaction are swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue , Low blood pressure may cause you to feel faint or dizzy , diarrhea , tiredness , low blood sugar , chest pain , high blood potassium , low blood pressure .

Known drug interactions: Hydrochlorothiazide, digoxin, warfarin, cimetidine and phenobarbital , Rifampin , Ketoconazole , Fluconazole , potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride), potassium supplements, or salt substitutes containing potassium may lead to increases in serum potassium , Lithium , NSAIDs , aliskiren .

Hypertension : Adults - 50mg once daily. If necessary increase to max 100mg once daily . With intravascular volume depletion ( adults 18-75yrs), 25mg once daily for several wks, increased upto 100mg once daily if necessary . Eldrely : Over 75yr, initially 25mg once daily. Children : Under 6yr, not recommended. 6-18yr, body weight less than 50kg, Initially 700mcg/kg (max 25mg) once daily ( lower in intravascular volume depletion ), adjusted according to response , max 50mg once daily. Body weight 50kg & over , initially 50mg once daily ( initially 25mg once daily in intravascular volume depletion ), adjusted according to response , max 1.4mg/kg (max 100mg once daily ). Take Losartan potassium exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor may change your dose if needed.

Active ingredient: Losartan Potassium. Labelled strength: 25mg.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Dv Losartan Healthcare (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: United Kingdom.