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Eulosan 50 is a drug in the treatment of cardiovascular disease with the main ingredient being Losartan potassium. Eulosan 50 is used to lower blood pressure alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. So how should Eulosan 50 be used?
1. What is Eulosan 50?
Eulosan 50 belongs to the group of cardiovascular drugs, with the main ingredient being Losartan potassium 50mg. Losartan potassium is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, effective in reducing the associated risk factors for cardiovascular disease, myocardial infarction, or stroke in hypertensive patients with ventricular hypertrophy. left. In addition, Losartan potassium also has a protective effect on the kidneys of patients with type 2 diabetes with proteinuria.
Eulosan 50 is formulated as a film-coated tablet and is used in the treatment of mild to moderate hypertension. Eulosan may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents.
2. Usage and dosage of Eulosan 50
Eulosan 50 is used orally, taking the drug with a sufficient amount of water. The specific dosage of Eulosan 50 is as follows:
Initial and maintenance dose: 25 - 50mg/time, 1 time/day. In case of necessity, the dose can be increased to 100mg/time, once/day. For the elderly (over 75 years old), patients with renal failure (moderate to severe), people with decreased endothelial fluid: The starting dose is 25mg/time, 1 time/day.
3. Side effects of Eulosan 50
Eulosan 50 may cause some unwanted side effects on specific organs as follows:
Nervousness: Headache, migraine, dizziness, sleep disturbance, insomnia, fever, loss of appetite. ataxia, anxiety, dizziness, depression, confusion. Vision: Visual impairment, blurred vision, burning in the eyes, eye pain, conjunctivitis. Cardiovascular: Eulosan 50 can cause side effects on the cardiovascular system with manifestations such as flushing, facial edema, tachycardia, sinus bradycardia, A-V block, chest pain, hypotension, and hypotension. standing position. Respiratory: Rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal congestion, nosebleeds, shortness of breath, throat discomfort, cough, airway congestion, bronchitis. Digestive: Loss of taste, flatulence, dyspepsia, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, intestinal spasms, gastritis. Hepatobiliary: Eulosan 50 may cause hepatobiliary side effects with mild hyperbilirubinemia, hepatitis, pancreatitis, intrahepatic cholestatic jaundice. Urinary: Frequent urination, especially at night, urinary tract infections, interstitial nephritis, renal failure, functional impairment, libido. Hematological indices: Hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, leukopenia, granulocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit. Increased or decreased potassium in the blood, gout. Eulosan 50 may also cause an increase or decrease in uric acid in the blood, and an increase in creatinine or urea in the blood. Increased blood sugar, blood fat. Increase calcium, lower phosphate, magnesium, sodium, alkaline hypochloremia. Bones, muscles, joints: Bone pain, myalgia, muscle weakness, fibromyalgia, joint edema, back pain, leg pain, tremor, paresthesia. Skin and hair: Eulosan 50 can cause side effects on skin and hair with manifestations such as dermatitis, urticaria, dry skin, erythema, skin sensitivity to light, itching, rash, discharge bruises, hair loss. Whole body: Tinnitus, sweating. For Eulosan 50 in particular and most drugs in general, after taking the drug, if the patient has strange, unusual symptoms or experiences side effects of the drug, it is necessary to monitor and contact the doctor immediately or medical staff for treatment.
4. Some notes when using Eulosan 50
Do not use Eulosan 50 in people with hypersensitivity to the drug's ingredients, pregnant and lactating women, children under 18 years old. People with liver failure, renal artery stenosis, decreased intravascular volume should be cautious when using Eulosan 50. Eulosan 50 may interact with the following drugs: Barbiturates, Rifampicin, narcotic sleeping pills, potassium-sparing diuretics, K supplements, potassium salt substitutes, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). , Corticosteroids, Lithium, Quinidine, muscle relaxants, anticoagulants, gout medicines, anesthetics, glycosides, vitamin D, cholestyramine/colestipol resin, alcohol. To limit and avoid the effects of drug interactions, before taking Eulosan 50, patients need to tell their doctor/pharmacist about their medical history as well as their medications (including prescription and non-prescription drugs). , functional foods, herbs that have been used. The use of Eulosan 50 is to reduce blood pressure in patients with cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes to reduce the risk of death and protect patients from dangerous cardiovascular events. Therefore, patients should consult a medical professional before using.
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