Arbloc

Arbloc

losartan

Manufacturer:

Cathay YSS

Distributor:

Cathay YSS
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Losartan K
Indications/Uses
HTN, hypertensive patients w/ left ventricular hypertrophy & nephropathy in type 2 diabetic patients.
Dosage/Direction for Use
HTN 50 mg once daily, may be increased to 100 mg as a single dose or in 2 divided doses. Hypertensive patient w/ left ventricular hypertrophy Initially 50 mg once daily. Low dose hydrochlorothiazide may be added or may increase dose to 100 mg once daily. Nephropathy in type 2 diabetic patient Initially 50 mg once daily, may be increased to 100 mg once daily. Elderly >75 yr & patient w/ moderate to severe renal impairment (CrCl <20 mL/min) or intravascular fluid depletion Initially 25 mg once daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Hypotension in patients w/ vol depletion, hyperkalemia, renal artery stenosis, renal & hepatic impairment. Monitor serum K conc. Pregnancy (2nd & 3rd trimester) & lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Dizziness, dose-related orthostatic hypotension; impaired renal function; hyperkalemia & myalgia; resp tract disorders, back pain, GI disturbances, fatigue & neutropenia. Decreased Hb conc. Severe, acute reversible hepatotoxicity. Atypical cutaneous lymphoid infiltrates, taste disturbances; migraine & acute pancreatitis.
Drug Interactions
Reduced levels of active metabolite w/ rifampin & fluconazole. Increase serum K w/ K-sparing diuretics (eg, spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride), K supplements or K-containing salt substitutes. May be attenuated the antihypertensive effect w/ NSAID indomethacin.
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
Arbloc FC tab 100 mg
Packing/Price
30's (P613.2/pack)
Form
Arbloc FC tab 50 mg
Packing/Price
30's (P411/pack)
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