Generic name: Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand name: Allihyzaar
Composition:
Each tablet contains:
Losartan……………………………………50mg.
Hydrochlorothiazide……………………….12.5mg.
Indications:
A combination medication used to treat high blood pressure when Losartan alone is insufficient.
Dosage:
• Starting dose is 1 tablet (50mg/12.5mg) once daily and can be increased after a minimum of 3 weeks to 2 tablets once daily.
Contraindications:
• Patients with: high levels of potassium in the blood, renal artery stenosis, low blood pressure, liver problems, mild to moderate kidney impairment, pregnancy or decreased blood volume.
Warnings:
• Do not take if pregnant or breast feeding.
• Do not take if patient has: hepatic impairment, renal impairment, gout, diabetes, post-sympathectomy or acute myopia.
Adverse effects:
• Dizziness or lightheadedness, stomach pain, fatigue, skin rash, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat or dry cough.
Dosage form: Yellow tablet.
Expiry date: 24 months after date of manufacture.
Packaging:
• Contained in 2 blister packs,12 tablets per blister pack.
• Contained in 50 blister packs,12 tablets per blister pack.
Storage:
• Store in original packaging under 25°C, protected from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children.
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