Antoreb

Antoreb

losartan

Manufacturer:

Sapphire Lifesciences

Distributor:

ECE Pharma

Marketer:

Nelpa Lifesciences
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Losartan K
Indications/Uses
HTN. Reduce risk of stroke in hypertensive patients w/ left ventricular hypertrophy. Diabetic nephropathy w/ elevated serum creatinine & proteinuria in patients w/ type 2 diabetes & history of HTN.
Dosage/Direction for Use
HTN Initial & maintenance dose: 50 mg once daily, may be increased to 100 mg once daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Hypersensitivity (eg, angioedema). Correct intravascular vol-depletion in patients (eg, those treated w/ high-dose diuretics) prior to therapy. Electrolyte imbalances. Black patients. Hepatic & renal impairment. Lactation.
Drug Interactions
May increase serum K w/ K-sparing diuretics (eg, spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride), K supplements or K-containing salt replacements. May lower excretion of lithium. Antihypertensive effect may be attenuated w/ NSAIDs including selective COX-2 inhibitors.
MIMS Class
Angiotensin II Antagonists
ATC Classification
C09CA01 - losartan ; Belongs to the class of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). Used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Antoreb FC tab 100 mg
Packing/Price
30's
Form
Antoreb FC tab 50 mg
Packing/Price
30's
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