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Before intending to use Bivitanpo 100 in treatment, we need to understand the ingredients, uses, dosage... Because using the drug for the right purpose always brings better treatment effects for patients. patient.
1. What is Bivitanpo 100?
Bivitanpo 100 drug with the main ingredient is Losartan potassium 100mg, the drug is prepared in the form of tablets used in the treatment of the following conditions:
Treatment of essential hypertension in adults and children and adolescents from 6 years of age. -18 years old. Treatment of kidney disease in hypertensive and type II diabetic patients with proteinuria ≥ 0.5 g/day as part of antihypertensive therapy. Treatment of chronic heart failure in adults with intolerance to angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Reduced risk of stroke in hypertensive adults with left ventricular hypertrophy as documented by electrocardiogram. Bivitanpo 100 is currently a prescription drug, so patients should only take it when prescribed by a qualified doctor.
2. Usage and dosage of Bivitanpo 100
Bivitanpo 100 is taken orally, in a way that is taken directly with filtered water. Each patient will have a different way to use the drug to ensure the safest and most effective treatment for the patient.
The usual starting dose is 50 mg, once daily. In patients with intravascular volume depletion, on diuretics, and in patients with hepatic impairment, the initial dose should be 25 mg once daily. The usual maintenance dose is 25-100 mg orally once or in divided doses. 2 times per day. Bivitanpo 100 is not currently recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are in this category and have a need for medication, you should consult a specialist doctor.
3. Notes when using Bivitanpo 100
3.1 Side effects of Bivitanpo 100 During the treatment, patients may encounter some common side effects such as:
Insomnia, dizziness, hypotension, hyperkalemia. Diarrhea, indigestion, leg pain, muscle pain. Cough, nasal congestion, sinusitis. Mild lowering of Hemoglobin and Hematocrit, hypouricemia occurs in cases of patients taking high doses. 3.2 Drug Interactions Losartan does not affect the pharmacokinetics of oral or intravenous digoxin.
Concomitant administration of losartan with cimetidine increased the area under the curve (AUC) of losartan by approximately 18%, but would not affect the pharmacokinetics of the metabolite.
Note that the antihypertensive effect may be reduced when used at the same time with Indomethacin.
3.3 Notes when using Bivitanpo In order to use the drug to achieve high efficiency, bring many effects in disease treatment, patients need to pay attention to the following issues:
Only use Bivitanpo when advised by a doctor, expert person. Do not arbitrarily increase or decrease the dose of medicine Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, supplements, and supplements. Store the medicine in a dry place to ensure the quality is not affected. Do not arbitrarily adjust the dose without a doctor's prescription. If you see any changes in your health in a negative direction, you should talk to your doctor immediately. Note in case if you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember it, if it's close to the time of your next dose, you can skip the missed dose. In order to increase the effectiveness of treatment, in addition to taking medicine, patients should also combine a moderate diet and activity to improve the treatment results. The above is important information about Bivitanpo, but is not a substitute for medical advice. Actively learning about drugs before taking them always brings many positive effects to health.
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