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Losatrust 50 belongs to the group of cardiovascular drugs, in the form of tablets. The drug Losatrust 50 has the main ingredient Losartan and is indicated in the treatment of mild to moderate hypertension. Losatrust 50 can be used alone or in combination with other drugs. However, the drug Losatrust 50 can also cause some side effects such as hypotension, chest pain and insomnia... Therefore, patients need to carefully learn the amount of drug information Losatrust 50 before using and need Follow doctor's orders
1. The mechanism of action of the drug Losatrust 50
Losatrust 50 contains the main ingredient Losartan, which belongs to the first class of antihypertensive drugs, also known as angiotensin II receptor antagonists. This compound is converted to angiotensin I in an ACE-catalyzed reaction. This compound has the effect of stimulating the adrenal cortex to secrete aldosterone. The main component Losartan and its main metabolite are active in blocking vasoconstrictor effects and aldosterone secretion by selectively blocking angiotensin II from binding to the AT1 receptor present in body tissues.2. Indications and contraindications to using Losatrust 50
Losatrust 50 is indicated in the treatment of mild to moderate hypertension. However, the drug may be contraindicated in some cases of hypersensitivity to the drug's ingredients or in pregnant women, lactating women and children under 18 years of age.
3. Dosage and how to use Losatrust 50
Losatrust 50 is for oral use, alone or with food. Patients can combine Losatrust 50 with other antihypertensive drugs to increase the effectiveness of treatment.
Losatrust 50 is recommended to use the starting dose and the maintenance dose from 25 to 50 mg / time / day. If necessary, the dose can be increased to 100mg / time, but must be prescribed by a doctor.
People over 75 years old, people with renal failure or decreased endothelial fluid should apply Losatrust 50 with a starting dose of 25mg / time / day.
Note : The above recommended therapeutic dose for Losatrust 50 is for reference only. Therefore, before using Losatrust 50, patients need to be prescribed by a doctor.
4. Management of missed dose and overdose of the drug Losatrust 50
If you miss a dose of Losatrust 50, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if the interval between the missed dose of Losatrust 50 and the next dose is too close, skip the missed dose. Patients should not use a double dose of Losatrust 50, because it can cause an overdose. To overcome the situation of missing doses of Losatrust 50, patients can set an alarm or ask a loved one to remind them.
In the event that Losatrust 50 is accidentally used in excess of the prescribed dose and shows some unwanted signs, it is necessary to take the patient to the emergency room immediately. However, family members can apply some preliminary treatment measures when poisoning Losatrust 50 such as: gastric lavage and vomiting. The next step is to take the patient to a medical facility to treat the symptoms.
5. Unwanted side effects when using Losatrust 50
Losatrust 50 may cause some unwanted side effects during treatment. However, with each case, the side effects of Losatrust 50 can occur in varying degrees from mild to severe.
Some common side effects caused by Losatrust 50 include: Insomnia, dizziness, anxiety, ataxia, confusion, migraine, dizziness, diarrhea, indigestion, constipation, bloating gas and taste bile... These side effects may occur at the start of treatment or after increasing the dose of Losatrust 50. Usually the side effects associated with Losatrust 50 can be transient or subside over time. time.
However, in some cases Losatrust 50 can cause serious unwanted side effects with rare reactions. These reactions may appear within minutes of using Losatrust 50 or longer for a few days. When serious side effects appear, such as: orthostatic hypotension, erratic bradycardia and tachycardia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, urinary tract infection, hyperlipidemia blood and conjunctivitis ... the patient should stop using Losatrust 50 and go to a medical facility for immediate medical assistance.
Some notes during the use of Losatrust 50:
For pregnant and lactating women, caution should be taken when using Losatrust 50. Patients should be advised to use Losatrust 50 from a doctor. and carefully analyze the benefits and risks before using the drug. Losatrust 50 may change how it works as well as increase its side effects. Therefore, to avoid this situation, the patient should provide the doctor with a list of previous medications including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs and herbs... Losatrust 50 may cause dizziness during the procedure. drug use. Therefore, for those who need to be alert, awake or drive vehicles, machines should be cautious when using Losatrust 50. Above is important information about Losatrust 50 drug, patients should read the instructions carefully. Use and use according to the dose prescribed by the doctor for the best effect.
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