Zarnat Plus Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 50 mg/12.5 mg FC tab Losartan K 50 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg

Indications/Uses

HTN not adequately controlled by losartan K or hydrochlorothiazide alone.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1-2 tab daily.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Pregnancy.

Special Precautions

Patients w/ renal artery stenosis; existing fluid & electrolyte imbalance. Hypotension in patients w/ vol depletion (eg, those receiving high-dose diuretic therapy). Monitor serum K conc. Regularly check skin for any new lesions & promptly report any suspicious skin lesions. Limit exposure to sunlight & UV rays. Avoid concomitant use w/ K-sparing diuretics. Reduced doses may be required in patients w/ renal impairment & should be considered in patients w/ hepatic impairment. Avoid use in patients w/ severe hepatic impairment. Lactation.

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Adverse Reactions

Losartan: Dizziness, dose-related orthostatic hypotension; impaired renal function; hypokalaemia, myalgia; resp tract disorders, back pain, GI disturbances, fatigue, neutropenia. Hydrochlorothiazide: Metabolic disturbances especially at high doses; hyperglycemia, glycosuria in diabetic & other susceptible patients; hyperuricemia & may precipitate gout attacks.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Angiotensin II Antagonists / Diuretics

ATC Classification

C09DA01 - losartan and diuretics ; Belongs to the class of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) in combination with diuretics. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Zarnat Plus FC tab 50 mg/12.5 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Zarnat Plus

losartan + hydrochlorothiazide

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

Corbridge