Hyzaar/Hyzaar Plus/Hyzaar Forte Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Hyzaar tab 50/12.5 mg: Losartan K 50 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg. Hyzaar Plus tab 100/12.5 mg: Losartan K 100 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg. Hyzaar Forte tab 100/25 mg: Losartan K 100 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg

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Indications/Uses

HTN for patients in whom combination therapy is appropriate. Reduction in the risk of stroke in hypertensive patients w/ left ventricular hypertrophy.

Dosage/Direction for Use

HTN 1 Hyzaar tab once daily. Max: 2 Hyzaar tab or 1 Hyzaar Forte tab once daily. 1 Hyzaar Plus tab for patients titrated to Cozaar 100 mg who require additional BP control. Reduction in the risk of stroke in hypertensive patient w/ left ventricular hypertrophy Initially losartan 50 mg once daily, may be titrated using a combination of losartan & hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg. May be increased to losartan 100 mg & hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily if needed. May increase dose to losartan 100 mg & hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg once daily if necessary.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to losartan K, hydrochlorothiazide or other sulfonamide-derived drugs. Anuria. Concomitant use w/ aliskiren-containing products in patients w/ DM or renal impairment (GFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m²).

MIMS Class

Angiotensin II Antagonists / Diuretics

ATC Classification

C09DA01 - losartan and diuretics ; Belongs to the class of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) in combination with diuretics. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Hyzaar Forte tab

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Hyzaar Plus tab

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Hyzaar tab

Packing/Price

1's

Hyzaar/Hyzaar Plus/Hyzaar Forte

losartan + hydrochlorothiazide

Manufacturer:

Organon