Zarnat Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Losartan K

Indications/Uses

Management of HTN.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially 50 mg once daily, may be increased to 100 mg daily as a single dose or in 2 divided doses.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Renal artery stenosis, renal or hepatic impairment; vol depletion, hyponatremia or severe CHF.

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Special Precautions

Severe or continuing nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea that does not stop which may cause patient to lose too much water & may lead to low BP. Concomitant use w/ medicines, supplements, or salt substitutes that contain K; medicines for appetite control, asthma, colds, cough, hay fever, or sinus problems, & herbal or vit supplements. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Dizziness or lightheadedness may occur after 1st dose especially if patient has been taking diuretic. May affect ability to drive, use machines, or to do anything else that could be dangerous if patient is dizzy or not alert. Use effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Dizziness & dose-related orthostatic hypotension. Impaired renal function & rarely, rash, angioedema & raised liver enzyme values. Hyperkalaemia & myalgia. Resp tract disorders, back pain, GI disturbances, fatigue & neutropenia.

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Drug Interactions

Hypotension in patients w/ vol depletion (eg, those who received high-dose diuretics).

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

Zarnat FC tab 100 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Form

Zarnat FC tab 50 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Zarnat

losartan

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

Corbridge