Diosart 10 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Treatment of hypertension
  • Can be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents

Pharmacology

  • Blocks the vasoconstrictor effects of angiotensin II
  • Stimulation of synthesis and release of aldosterone
  • Cardiac stimulation and renal reabsorption of sodium

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual recommended starting dose of 20 mg once daily
  • Dose may be increased to 40 mg for further reduction in blood pressure
  • No initial dosage adjustment recommended for elderly patients or patients with moderate to marked renal impairment

Interaction

  • No significant drug interactions reported with digoxin or warfarin
  • Bioavailability not altered by the co-administration of antacids
  • Angiotensin II receptor antagonists may be attenuated by NSAIDs

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any component of the product

Side Effects

  • Well tolerated with adverse reaction incidence similar to placebo
  • Most common adverse reaction is dizziness
  • Other adverse reactions include back pain, bronchitis, diarrhea, headache, hyperglycemia, and cough

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Discontinue product when pregnancy is detected
  • Can cause injury and even death to the developing fetus
  • Potential for adverse effects on the nursing infant

Precautions & Warnings

  • Changes in renal function anticipated in susceptible individuals treated with the product
  • Treatment associated with oliguria, progressive azotemia, and acute renal failure

Overdose Effects

  • Likely effects of overdose include hypotension and tachycardia
  • Clinically significant hypotension requires active support of the cardiovascular system

Therapeutic Class

  • Angiotensin-II receptor blocker

Storage Conditions

  • Store in cool & dry place below 30°C
  • Protect from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C29H30N6O6

Common Questions about Diosart 10 mg Tablet

  • Used to treat high blood pressure
  • Average time to reach peak effect is around 1 day to 1 week
  • Generally used once or twice a day
  • Orally consumed
  • Should be stored at room temperature away from heat and direct light

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