| Brand Name: | Angilock |
| Generic: | Losartan Potassium |
| Weight: | 100 mg |
| Type: | Tablet |
| Therapeutic Class: | Angiotensin-ll receptor blocker |
| Manufacturer: | Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. |
| Price: | 16.80 |
| Last Updated: | 2020-11-22 18:15:00 |
Angilock Tablet contains Losartan Potassium. Angilock uses:
Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) indicated for:
Angilock Tablet contains Losartan Potassium 100 mg. Angilock doses:
Hypertension:
Hypertensive Patients with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy:
Nephropathy in Type 2 Diabetic Patients:
Use in elderly:
In controlled clinical trials in patients with essential hypertension, dizziness was the only side effect reported that occurred with an incidence greater than placebo in 1% or more of patients treated with Losartan. Rarely, rash was reported although the incidence in controlled clinical trials was less than placebo. Angioedema, involving swelling of the face, lips and/or tongue has been reported rarely in patients treated with Losartan. Serious hypotension (particularly on initiating treatment in salt-depleted patients) or renal failure (mainly in patients with renal artery stenosis) may be encountered during Losartan treatment.
Losartan, the first of a new class of antihypertensives, is a specific and selective antagonist of angiotensin II at the AT1 sites. Angitensin II is a potent vasoconstrictor, the primary vasoactive hormone of the renin-angiotensin system and an important component in the pathophysiology of hypertension. Losartan and its principal active metabolite block the vasoconstriction and aldosterone secreting effects of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor found in many tissues. Losartan is now regarded as the first-line therapy option for treating high blood pressue.
A lower dose should be considered for patients with a history of hepatic and renal impairment. Losartan should not be used with potassium-sparing diuretic
No drug interaction of clinical significance has been identified. Compounds which have been studied in clinical pharmacokinetic trials include hydrochlorothiazide, digoxin, warfarin, cimetidine, ketoconazole and phenobarbital.
Although there is no experience with the use of Losartan in pregnant women, animal studies with Losartan potassium have demonstrated fetal and neonatal injury and death, the mechanism of which is believed to be pharmacologically mediated through effects on the renin angiotensinaldosterone system. Losartan should not be used in pregnancy and if pregnancy is detected Losartan should be discontinued as soon as possible.
It is not known whether Losartan is excreted in human breast milk. However, significant level of Losartan found in rat milk which suggests that the drug should not be used in lactating mother.
It is also contraindicated to patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product. In patients who are intravenously volume depleted (e.g. those treated with high dose diuretics), symptomatic hypotension may occur. These conditions Losartan potassium should be corrected prior to administer Losartan or a lower starting dose (usually 25 mg) should be used.
No initial dosage adjustment is necessary in patients with mild renal impairment (CrCl 20-50 ml/min). For patients with moderate to severe renal impairment (CrCl <20 ml/min) or patients on dialysis, a lower starting dose of 25 mg is recommended.
Limited data are available regarding overdose in humans. The most likely manifestation of overdose would be hypotension and tachycardia; bradycardia could occur from parasympathetic (vagal) stimulation. Supportive treatment should include repletion of the intravascular volume. Neither Losartan nor the active metabolite can be removed by hemodialysis.
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Angilock Tablet price in Bangladesh 16.80