"Lozap": instruction for use in detail
High blood pressure is one of the mostcauses of severe cardiovascular diseases. The drugs are prescribed to patients only by doctors, since their effect is strictly specialized. One of these antihypertensive drugs is "Lozap". Instructions for use for this preparation should be attached to each package from the manufacturer. The medicine is a small tablet of white, prescription in cardboard packages of 3 blisters each. In the blister pack be 10 tablets.
The drug "Lopaz" - what is it?
One tablet of the drug containstwo main components: hydrochlorothiazide and losartan. Pharmacists call the drug complex, as its purpose is most often practiced as part of a combination therapy. The principle of the drug is to reduce OPSS, as well as reduce the concentration of substances such as adrenaline, aldosterone. Due to the fact that the drug "Lozap" is an antagonist of angiotensin II receptors, it reduces arterial pressure, has a diuritic effect, lowers the pressure in a small circle of blood circulation. In addition, the medicine raises physical possibilities in patients with heart failure and prevents myocardial hypertrophy.
Indications for use
Patients with a diagnosis of hypertensiondoctors often appoint "Lopaz". The instructions for use, however, contain a number of other indications for taking this medication. It is used in combination therapy for heart failure, kidney failure, and also for preventive purposes with the possibility of developing cardiovascular diseases.
Contraindications
The medicine "Lozap" has its contraindications. It is not recommended for patients who have:
- arterial hypotension;
- anuria;
- childhood;
- adolescence;
- disorders of the kidneys, liver;
- pregnancy, lactation;
- hypovolemia.
In addition, patients should not use the drug with hypersensitivity to its components, as well as patients taking ACE inhibitors.
"Lozap": instructions for use, dosage
The medication is administered in accordance withdiagnosed and recommended by a doctor. For the treatment of hypertension, a course of three to six weeks is prescribed for one tablet per day. The doctor may, under certain conditions, increase the dose to two tablets per day. Given that one tablet contains 50 mg of active substance, then 100 mg will be the maximum daily dose.
Side effects
The medicine "Lopaz" was tested in clinical conditions, as a result of which a number of possible side effects were determined:
- reactions of anaphylactic nature;
- angioedema; edema;
- hypotension arterial;
- dizziness;
- dermatitis, itching, hives;
- hepatitis;
- migraine;
- liver failure;
- Respiratory type reactions.
Thus, doctors with special care appoint "Lozap". Instructions for use to the drug must be observed by patients without fail to avoid negative consequences.
Overdose
Overdose of the drug is manifested by tachycardia,hypotension, bradycardia. When an overdose is detected, symptomatic treatment is performed, with stimulation of vomiting reflexes and mandatory gastric lavage.
Storage and dispensing conditions
The manufacturer instructs to store "Lozap" infactory packaging at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees. Tablets should be protected from dampness, stored in a dark place inaccessible to animals and children. The release of the drug without prescription is prohibited, due to the high risk of side effects with uncontrolled admission.
