REPACE 100mg Tablet

WHAT IS LOSARTAN POTASSIUM?

Losartan Potassium is a medicine mainly used for the treatment of hypertension or high blood pressure. This medicine is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist that prevents the blood vessels from narrowing which improves blood flow and lowers blood pressure. It is also used to reduce the risk of stroke in certain people with heart disease.

Another use of Losartan Potassium is to protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Losartan Potassium is sold under various trade names, a couple of which are Cozaar, Losar (made by Unichem), and Repace (made by Sun Pharma). This medicine may also be prescribed for conditions other than those listed here.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LOSARTAN POTASSIUM:

Do not take Losartan Potassium (Cozaar, Losar, Repace) if you have a known allergy to Losartan Potassium. To make sure that this medicine is safe for you, inform your doctor in advance if you have any of these conditions: congestive heart failure, kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis), liver disease, or if you are dehydrated.

In rare cases, Losartan Potassium can lead to a condition which results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, causing in kidney failure. Seek medical attention right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual fatigue, and dark colored urine.

Losartan Potassium is a pregnancy category D drug. Do not take if you are a pregnant woman. If you become pregnant during the treatment with this medicine, stop taking it and contact your doctor immediately. Losartan Potassium can cause injury or death of an unborn baby if pregnant women take it in second or third trimester. Use of an effective birth control is recommended while taking this medicine. It is not known whether Losartan Potassium can pass into breast milk and harm a nursing baby. Do not take this medicine without your doctor?s advice if you are breast feeding.

Losartan Potassium may increase your potassium levels. Hence, avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium while taking this medicine.

BEFORE TAKING LOSARTAN POTASSIUM:

Before taking Losartan Potassium (Cozaar, Losar, Repace), take care of all precautions mentioned above. Discuss them with your doctor and clear all doubts which you may have about this drug.

HOW SHOULD I TAKE LOSARTAN POTASSIUM?

Take Losartan Potassium strictly according to your doctor?s direction or according to the instructions on the medication label. Do not alter the dosage unless your doctor advises you to do so. Also, do not take this medication after the prescribed period is over. All medications come with a patient leaflet. Refer the instructions in them for detailed information on that particular medication. Losartan Potassium can be taken with or without food. Always store this medicine in a cool and dry place.

It may take up to 4 weeks of regular intake (as directed) for Losartan Potassium to reign in your blood pressure. You may have to take this medicine for many years, even if you look fine. High blood pressure doesn?t have any outwardly signs. Always store this medicine in a cool and dry place.

While taking Losartan Potassium, watch out for vomiting, diarrhea, or excessive sweating. These can lead to severe dehydration which can further lower your blood pressure. Low blood pressure can be a dangerous and fatal condition. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of these conditions while taking this medicine

WHAT IF I MISS A DOSE?

If you miss a dose of Losartan Potassium, take it as soon as you remember. Don?t take the missed dose if the time to take the next dose is almost up. Taking multiple doses near to each other can lead to excess medication in your body which can be harmful.

WHAT IF I OVERDOSE?

What if I overdose?

THINGS AND ACTIVITIES TO AVOID WHILE TAKING LOSARTAN POTASSIUM:

Avoid or limit alcohol consumption while taking Losartan Potassium. This medicine can cause dizziness. To limit dizziness, do not get up from a lying or sitting position suddenly. Losartan Potassium may increase your potassium levels. Hence, avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium while taking this medicine.

SIDE EFFECTS OF REPACE 100MG:

COMMON

Dizziness
Light headedness
Swelling in ankles or feet
Flushing

SERIOUIS

Fast
Irregular
Rapid heartbeat
Fainting

LOSARTAN POTASSIUM DOSING INFORMATION:

Losartan Potassium dosage may depend on a range of factors like age, sex, drug allergies, or seriousness of the condition among several other factors. Your dosage will be determined by your doctor after examining you properly. Remember to follow your doctor?s advice properly for best results.

INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS:

Many other drugs can interact with Losartan Potassium. Let your doctor know in advance if you use any other drugs or related products (OTC vitamin pills or other medicines, or herbal products), especially the following ones: other medicines that lower blood pressure, lithium, celecoxib, aspirin or NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, or others), heart disease medication, a potassium supplement such as K-Dur, Klor-Con, salt substitutes that contain potassium, or a diuretic. These are not the only drugs that can interact with Losartan Potassium. There may be others. Never start a new medication without proper medical advice.

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

USES OF REPACE TABLET

• Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Treatment of Heart failure
• Prevention of heart attack and stroke

BENEFITS OF REPACE TABLET

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Repace 100 Tablet lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.

In Treatment of Heart failure

Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling in your legs, ankles, abdomen, and other parts of your body. Repace 100 Tablet lowers your blood pressure which makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and is, therefore, an effective treatment for heart failure.

This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.

In Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Repace 100 Tablet lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Keep taking this medicine regularly.

SIDE EFFECTS OF REPACE TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Repace

• Dizziness
• Decreased blood pressure
• Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
• Increased potassium level in blood
• Increased blood urea

HOW TO USE REPACE TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Repace 100 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW REPACE TABLET WORKS

Repace 100 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Repace 100 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Repace 100 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Repace 100 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Repace 100 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Repace 100 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Repace 100 Tablet is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.

Liver

CAUTION

Repace 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Repace 100 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Repace 100 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.