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Losar Denk 100 has the main ingredient Losartan potassium, which is a medicine to treat high blood pressure. Before taking the drug, the patient should consult with a doctor or pharmacist. This is to reduce the risk of side effects. Below is a summary of information to help you better understand what is Losar Denk 100?
1. Uses of Losar Denk 100
What is Losar Denk 100? Losar-Denk 100 mg has the main ingredient Losartan potassium and excipients. It helps to inhibit vasoconstriction. Along with that is Angiotensin II's ability to excrete Aldosterone. As a result, blood pressure can be reduced, making it easier to circulate blood.
Besides, the drug Losar Denk 100 also has other uses such as:
Treating heart failure; Protect the kidneys from damage caused by diabetes; Reducing the risk of stroke in people with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart.
2. Dosage and administration of Losar-Denk 100 mg
How to use Losar Denk 100 is that the patient takes it orally. Patients need to take the whole tablet with water, do not replace it with other sugars, can be taken at any time of the day.
According to the manufacturer's recommendations, the dose of Losar Denk 100 depends on each patient. In addition, it is also regulated by blood pressure response. Accordingly, the dose of Losar Denk 100 is as follows:
First dose: Adults 25 - 50mg/day; Maintenance dose: 25 -100mg/time or divided into 2 times/day; Note: for the elderly (>75 years old), people with renal failure, decreased endothelial fluid, the first dose can be used from 25mg / time / day.
Patients can take Losar Denk 100 either on an empty stomach or with a full meal. In addition, it must be noted that, with the current dose, the patient's blood pressure is not controlled. At this time, after about 1-2 months, the dose can be adjusted or a low-dose diuretic is used to achieve the desired results. More cautiously, patients actively check their health periodically to better control their condition.
3. Side effects when using the drug Losar Denk 100
Patients taking Losar Denk 100 may experience some side effects such as:
Common side effects: dizziness, dizziness, lightheadedness, loss of balance; Uncommon side effects: drowsiness, headache, sleep disturbance, nervousness, angina pectoris, excessive hypotension, rash, urticaria, pruritus, abdominal pain, constipation, nausea, vomiting, edema, difficulty breathing....; Rare side effects: syncope, cerebrovascular accident, angioedema, laryngeal swelling, hepatitis; Side effects are difficult to determine frequency: migraine, cough, anemia, thrombocytopenia, nervousness, back pain, urinary tract infection, liver failure, ... When using Losar-Denk 100 mg, You should inform your doctor or pharmacist of any unwanted side effects. In case of necessity, the patient must go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
4. Contraindications to the use of Losar Denk 100
Should not use the drug Losar Denk 100 with the following subjects:
Have a history of allergy, hypersensitivity to Losartan potassium or any ingredient in the drug; Subjects during pregnancy or lactation; Patients with severe liver failure, increased levels of aldosterone hormone, symptomatic heart failure arrhythmia, coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease,...;
5. Some cautions when taking Losar Denk 100
Losar Denk 100mg can also cause unwanted side effects. Some warnings and cautions when using Losar Denk 100 are as follows:
Hypersensitivity: The patient has a history of angioedema, clinical manifestations include swollen face, ... Decreased blood pressure: This is a fairly common manifestation. , especially after the patient takes the first dose or when the dose is increased. Patients with hypovolaemia and hyponatremia should be treated prior to Losar-Denk 100 or a lower initial dose. Electrolyte imbalance: Common in patients with kidney failure or diabetes. Therefore, when using Losar-Denk 100 mg, extreme caution should be exercised. Hepatic Impairment: Based on the pharmacokinetics, plasma concentrations of losartan are significantly increased in cirrhotic patients. Therefore, a lower dose should be considered for these subjects. If the patient has severe cirrhosis, Losar-Denk 100 mg should not be used. Impaired Renal Function: Losar-Denk 100 mg should be used with caution in patients with severe renal impairment, especially in patients with renal artery stenosis. Kidney transplantation: There are no well-documented studies in kidney transplant patients. Elevated levels of the hormone aldosterone: Patients with elevated levels of aldosterone initially do not usually respond to antihypertensive agents. Therefore, Losar Denk 100 should not be used in this population. Coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease: Some studies have shown that the use of typical antihypertensive drugs such as Losar Denk 100 can lead to myocardial infarction, stroke. Heart Failure: There are few studies and experiences in patients with heart failure. Therefore, when using should be with this group of objects should be very cautious. Mitral stenosis, aortic stenosis, obstructive aneurysm: Extreme caution should be exercised when using Losar Denk 100 for patients with obstructive cardiomyopathy, aortic stenosis, and mitral stenosis. Galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency or glucose, galactose malabsorption Losar Denk is indicated in the treatment of hypertension. However, for subjects with galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, glucose malabsorption, galactose should not be used.
6. Losar Denk drug interactions
Losar Denk 100 may be reduced in effectiveness if used concurrently with other antihypertensive drugs. Therefore, when using it, you need to be aware of drug interactions. Accordingly, drug interactions Losar Denk 100 are as follows:
Other antihypertensive drugs; Tricyclic anti-cold drugs, baclofen, antipsychotics,...; Addictive sleeping pills; Potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements; Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; Corticosteroids; Muscle relaxants; Anticoagulants; Glycosides; Vitamin D; To ensure effectiveness and avoid chemical changes in the drug, when using, you need to store the drug Losar Denk 100 very well. Pay attention to keep the medicine in a cool place, out of direct sunlight.
Losar Denk 100 has the main ingredient Losartan potassium, which is a medicine to treat high blood pressure. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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