Losartan (K)
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Losartan (K)
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Losartan (K) belongs to a new classs of nonpeptide angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Losartan (K) is potent and specific competitive antagonist of angiotensin AT1 receptors. itthe first orally active angiotensin II receptor antagonist. The blood pressure lowering efficacy of losartan is similar to that of of the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) eg. Enalapril, but treatment with losartan is associated with a lower incidence of adverse effects.
Indications
Losartan (K) is primarily indicated in conditions like Congestive heart failure, Diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Myocardial infarction, Primary ovarian cancer, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Hypertension with left ventricular hypertrophy, Hypertension, including patients with left ventricular dystrophy.
Contraindication
Losartan (K) is contraindicated in conditions like Hyperaldoesteronism,Renal artery stenosis,Hypersensitivity,Pregnancy.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Losartan (K), which give rise to further complications include Hypotension, Hypotension, Rhabdomyolysis.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Losartan (K) include Bradycardia, Hypotension, Tachycardia.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Losartan (K) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Fatigue, Nausea, Diarrhea, Myalgia, Abdominal pain, Urticaria, Dyspepsia, Hypotension, Dry cough, Backache, Angioedema, Muscle pain, dizziness, dyspepsia, Rash.
Warnings
Losartan K should be used with caution in patients with any pre-existing kidney or liver disease, congestive heart failure (CHF), diabetes or any allergy, especially drug allergy. Get up slowly, to avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position. Also limit intake of alcoholic beverages because it may aggravate these effects. It should be used with caution while performing tasks requiring alertness because it may causes dizziness. Caution is advised when this drug is used in the elderly. This can cause harm to a fetus, so it is not recommended for use during pregnancy or lactation.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Dosage
Losartan (K) Dosage for Adults
| Dose | 50 to 100 mg |
| Single Dose | 75 (75) |
| Frequency | 24 hourly |
| Route | PO |
| Note: Initial dose may be reduced to 25 mg in salt depleted patients and patients with moderate to severe renal impairment. |
Losartan (K) Dosage for Neonatal
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| Note: Not recommended in this age group |
Losartan (K) Dosage for Paedriatic
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