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The drug Saranto-H is used in the treatment of hypertension with the main ingredients being losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide. So, Saranto-H is indicated for use in what cases? How to use and what to note when using Saranto-H effectively is shared through the article below.
1. What is Saranto H?
Saranto H belongs to the group of cardiovascular drugs with the main ingredient being Losartan potassium 50mg and Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg content along with other excipients such as: Microcrystallin cellulose, Lactose monohydrate, Microcrystallin cellulose, Starch pre-gelatinised, Colloidal silicon dioxide, Magnesium stearate, Opadry 20A52067 yellow powder. The drug is used in the treatment of mild to moderate hypertension. Saranto H is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets packed in boxes of 3 blisters x 10 tablets2. Indications for use of the drug Saranto-H
Saranto H is used in the treatment of mild to moderate hypertension either alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents.
3. Dosage - How to take Saranto-H
Saranto H is for oral use, can be taken with or with food. Initiation & maintenance: 25 - 50 mg of Saranto-H, once a day. If necessary increase to 100 mg, once a day. Elderly (> 75 years old), patients with renal impairment (moderate to severe) or decreased endothelial fluid: Initially 25mg Saranto H, once daily.
4. Contraindications to taking Saranto-H
Saranto H should not be used in the following cases:
Patients with hypersensitivity to Losartan potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide components or to any of the excipients contained in the drug. Pregnant and lactating women should not take Saranto H. Children under 18 years of age.
5. Saranto-H drug interactions
Saranto H when combined with some drugs can cause drug interactions such as:
Barbiturates. Addictive sleeping pills. Rifampin drug. K-sparing diuretics, K salt substitutes, K supplements. NSAID drugs. Rossar Plus: Alcohol. Corticosteroids, ACTH. Muscle relaxants: Lithium, Quinidine. Anticoagulants. Gout Medicine. Anesthetic, Glycoside, Vitamin D. Cholestyramine/Colestipol resin.
6. Side effects when using Saranto-H treatment
During the use of Saranto H, patients may experience some side effects such as:
Low blood pressure, chest pain, orthostatic hypotension, flushing, Grade II A-V block, sinus bradycardia, arrhythmia. tachycardia, facial edema. Increased/decreased blood K, Gout disease. Hyperuricemia/hypouricemia (high dose), slight increase in creatinine/urea, urinary tract infection. Cough, difficulty breathing, nasal congestion, sinusitis, bronchitis, airway congestion, nosebleeds, rhinitis, throat discomfort. Alopecia, erythema, exanthema.dermatitis, dry skin, photosensitivity, pruritus, urticaria, bruises. Slight increase in liver function test/Bilirubin. Hepatitis, intrahepatic cholestatic jaundice,... Patients should inform their doctors and pharmacists about the side effects they encounter during the use of Saranto-H.
7. Precautions when using Saranto-H
Saranto-H should be used with caution in patients with intravascular volume depletion, liver failure and renal artery stenosis.
Hopefully with the information provided above, patients can have more useful information about the Saranto-H drug line. Patients should always strictly follow the medication instructions and instructions from the doctor or pharmacist before using Saranto-H, absolutely do not buy the drug to self-treat, it may cause side effects. Side effects do not want to affect health.
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