Arbilon 50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 210.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Losartan potassium |
| Company | Novatek pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Hypertension
- Renal Protection in Type-2 Diabetic Patients with Proteinuria
Pharmacology
- First non-peptide orally active angiotensin II receptor blocker
- Reduces vasoconstriction and the release of aldosterone
Dosage & Administration
- Usual starting and maintenance dose of 50 mg once daily
- Total daily dose ranges from 25 mg to 100 mg
- Lower starting dose of 25 mg once daily for patients over 75 years
Interaction
- Reduced levels with Rifampicin and fluconazole
- Potentiation of antihypertensive effects with hydrochlorothiazide
- Risk of increases in serum potassium with potassium-sparing diuretics
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in pregnant women
- Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects
- Common side effects include dizziness, diarrhea, and nasal congestion
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category D
- Risk to the fetus increases if administered during the second or third trimesters
Precautions & Warnings
- Reduces fetal renal function in second and third trimesters of pregnancy
- Symptomatic hypotension may occur in intravascularly volume-depleted patients
Use in Special Populations
- No initial dosage adjustment necessary in patients with mild renal impairment
- Lower starting dose recommended for patients with moderate to severe renal impairment
- Lower dose should be considered for patients with a history of hepatic impairment
Therapeutic Class
Angiotensin-ll receptor blocker
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.