Xartan Duo Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Losartan K 50 mg, amlodipine besilate 5 mg

Indications/Uses

Mild to moderate HTN. Patients w/ HTN not responding to monotherapy w/ Ca antagonist or AIIAs.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1 tab daily, may be increased to 2 tab daily after 1-2 wk if BP control is not adequate.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

CHF. Electrolyte imbalances in patients w/ renal impairment, w/ or w/o diabetes. Symptomatic intravascularly vol-depleted patients. Co-administration w/ lithium. Severe renal disease & impaired hepatic function. Discontinue use during pregnancy & lactation. Elderly.

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea, headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, fatigue, flushing, palpitation & asthenia.

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Drug Interactions

Losartan: Reduced lithium excretion. Decreased conc w/ rifampin. Increased conc w/ fluconazole. Increased serum K w/ K-sparing diuretics, K supplements or salt substitutes containing K. Further deterioration of renal function w/ NSAIDs including COX-2 inhibitors.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Angiotensin II Antagonists / Calcium Antagonists

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Xartan Duo FC tab

Packing/Price

30's

Xartan Duo

amlodipine + losartan

Manufacturer:

Rhydburg Pharma

Distributor:

Iberica Verheilen