Medzart

Medzart

losartan

Manufacturer:

Medhaus

Distributor:

Medhaus
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Losartan K
Indications/Uses
Management of HTN, particularly in patients who develop cough w/ ACE inhibitors. Reduction of stroke risk in patients w/ left ventricular hypertrophy. Diabetic nephropathy.
Dosage/Direction for Use
HTN 50 mg once daily, may be increased to 100 mg daily as single dose or in 2 divided doses. Diabetic nephropathy Initially 50 mg once daily, increased to 100 mg once daily depending on the BP. Intravascular fluid depletion Initially 25 mg once daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to losartan K & sulfonamide-derived drugs; anuria. Pregnancy.
Special Precautions
Severe renal or hepatic impairment; patients w/ bilateral renal artery stenosis. Lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Abdominal pain, edema, asthenia, headache; palpitation; diarrhea, nausea; back pain; dizziness; dry cough, sinusitis, bronchitis, pharyngitis, upper resp infection; rash.
Drug Interactions
Cimetidine, phenobarb, rifampicin, fluconazole; K-sparing diuretics, K supplements.
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
Medzart FC tab 100 mg
Packing/Price
30's (P450/box)
Form
Medzart FC tab 50 mg
Packing/Price
30's (P360/box)
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