SKU	CMS1486
USA Brand Name	Cozaar
Strength	100mg
Generic Name	Losartan
Manufacturer	Sun Pharma, India

 

Repace 100 Mg (Losartan)

What Is The Generic Name For Repace 100 Mg:

Losartan is the generic version for Repace 100 mg

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Repace 100 Mg (Losartan)

• Losartan
• Cozaar

About Repace 100 Mg (Losartan)

Repace 100 mg contains an active ingredient, Losartan, which is used in the treatment of Hypertension and Heart Failure and available at all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer:

Sun Pharma (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Repace 100 mg.

Strength:

Repace 100 mg contains an active ingredient, Losartan, 100 mg which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Repace 100 Mg (Losartan):

Repace 100 mg is used in the treatment of:

• Hypertension
• Diabetic Nephropathy
• It also lowers the risk of Heart attack and Stroke

How Repace 100 Mg (Losartan) Works:

Repace 100 mg has Losartan as an active moiety which is an angiotensin receptor blocker and relaxes blood vessels which lower the blood pressure and also reduces the workload of the heart.

Before You Use Repace 100 Mg (Losartan):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Losartan
• You do not take alcohol
• Your doctor knows about your pre- existing disease, surgeries, Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.

What Should You Avoid While Taking Repace 100 Mg (Losartan):

• You should avoid taking alcohol
• You should avoid Driving as it may cause Dizziness
• Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli
• You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Repace 100 Mg (Losartan):

You should not take Repace 100 mg if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity
• Have Severe Liver/Kidney Ailments
• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:

• Have allergy to the tablet
• Have Diabetes
• Have any Kidney/Liver Disease
• Have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may affect breathing
• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs
• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding
• Have any other Dysfunction or Disease

Dosage:

Repace 100 mg contains an active ingredient, Losartan, which is used in the treatment of Hypertension and Heart Failure. Losartan is available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should ask your doctor for the duration of dosage and frequency as age and severity of the disease differ from patient to patient.

Adults are advised to take Repace 100 mg at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. This should not be given to children below age 8 years or pregnant women.

How Much Of The Repace 100 Mg (Losartan) to Be Used:

Losartan is available in various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Repace 100 mg.

How To Take The Repace 100 Mg (Losartan):

Repace 100 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time regularly with or without food or as directed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Avoid chewing and crushing of the tablet.

You should avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods like banana and broccoli

For How Long Should You Continue Using Repace 100 Mg (Losartan):

You are always advised to take Repace 100 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. You are not advised to take it in the larger amount or for a longer time than recommended.

Overdose:

Always Contact your doctor or reach medical emergency centre immediately if you ever suspect symptoms of overdose like Chills and fever, back pain, chest tightness, etc.

Do not share your medicine with any one in your family or with people around you even if anyone is having similar symptoms. It may cause severe effects or toxicity.

Missed Dose:

You should try to take every dose of Repace 100 mg at a fixed time. A missed dose of Repace 100 mg must be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Repace 100 Mg (Losartan):

• Stomach Pain
• Chills
• Difficulty or Painful Urination
• Fast Heartbeats
• Back Pain
• Chest Tightness
• Dizziness
• Weakness in Arms, Hands, Legs or Feet
• Nasal Congestion
• Sore Throat
• Acid or Sour Stomach
• Heartburn

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Repace 100 mg may react with medicines you are taking already. This interaction may produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are on vitamins, other medication or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Insulin
• Diclofenac
• Dexamethasone
• Captopril
• Aliskiren

It also interacts with the following diseased conditions:

• Congestive Heart Failure

Warning And Precaution:

Repace 100 mg can worsen the conditions like:

• Hyperkalemia
• Hypotension
• Impaired Liver Function
• It should not be given to Pregnant and Breastfeeding women
• Consult your doctor to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any conditions.

Things To Remember:

• Regular Exercise and Proper Diet is necessary
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use expired medicine
• Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine
• Consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to the dose, time, and the strength of the tablet

Indications:

Repace 100 mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Always take the doses in time for an effective treatment.

Storage:

Store the Repace 100 mg at room temperature in clean and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and not damaged before purchasing.