Hartan Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Losartan K

Indications/Uses

HTN. Reduce risk of stroke in patients w/ HTN & left ventricular hypertrophy. Diabetic nephropathy w/ elevated serum creatinine & proteinuria in patients w/ type 2 diabetes & history of HTN.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

HTN 50 mg once daily, may be increased to 100 mg as single or 2 divided doses. Intravascular vol-depletion eg, patient treated w/ high-dose diuretics Initially 25 mg once daily. HTN w/ left ventricular hypertrophy Initially 50 mg once daily w/ low-dose hydrochlorothiazide, may be increased to 100 mg once daily based on BP response. Renal protection in type 2 diabetic patient w/ proteinuria & HTN Initially 50 mg once daily, may be increased to 100 mg once daily based on BP response.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Hyperkalaemia; vol-depletion (eg, those treated w/ high-dose diuretics), hypotension; renal artery stenosis. Monitor serum K conc. Correct vol depletion prior to therapy. Avoid concomitant use w/ K-sparing diuretics. Hepatic & renal impairment. Not to be used during pregnancy. Lactation. Elderly.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Dizziness, headache, dose-related orthostatic hypotension.

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Drug Interactions

Decreased conc w/ rifampin. Decreased active metabolite & increased conc w/ fluconazole. Increased serum K w/ K-sparing diuretics (eg, spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride), K supplements, K-containing salt substitutes. Blunted antihypertensive effect w/ indomethacin.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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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.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Hartan FC tab 50 mg

Packing/Price

30's

Hartan

losartan

Manufacturer:

Stellapharm

Distributor:

Stadpharm