Lopo 25 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Losartan potassium |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Hypertension
- Renal Protection in Type-2 Diabetic Patients with Proteinuria
Pharmacology
- First non-peptide orally active angiotensin II receptor blocker
Dosage & Administration
- Usual starting and maintenance dose of 50 mg once daily
- Total daily dose ranges from 25 mg to 100 mg
- Different dosage considerations for patients upto 75 years and over 75 years
Interaction
- Rifampicin and fluconazole reduce levels of active metabolite of Lopo
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in pregnant women
- Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component
Side Effects
- Common side effects: dizziness, diarrhea, nasal congestion, cough, upper respiratory infection
- Other side effects: fatigue, edema, abdominal pain, chest pain, nausea, headache, pharyngitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category D
Precautions & Warnings
- Reduces fetal renal function
- Symptomatic hypotension may occur in intravascularly volume-depleted patients
- Significantly increased plasma concentration in cirrhotic patients
- Changes in renal function including renal failure in renal impaired patients
Use in Special Populations
- Use in renal impairment: Different dosage considerations for mild, moderate to severe impairment or patients on dialysis
- Use in hepatic impairment: Lower dose should be considered
Therapeutic Class
- Angiotensin-II receptor blocker
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children