Presartan H50 is used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Patients need to read the instructions carefully and strictly follow the instructions given by the doctor to ensure high treatment efficiency.
1. What are the effects of Presartan H50?
Presartan H50 belongs to the cardiovascular medication group with the main ingredients being losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide. Therefore, the medication is effective in the treatment of hypertension (High blood pressure)
In addition to the above uses, Presartan H50 can also be used to treat other diseases that are not listed above. Therefore, before taking the medication, consult a doctor for advice and how to use the medication effectively.
2. Usage and dosage of Presartan H50
Presartan H50 is dispensed in the form of film-coated tablets, so the medication can be used on an empty or full stomach. You should take the medicine with a full glass of water to avoid stomach irritation. The dosage of Presartan H50 will depend on the patient's condition and age such as:
• The starting dose is 50mg/12.5mg/day
• If after 3 weeks the blood pressure is still not controlled, it should be increased to 2 tablets/day
• Do not take more than 2 tablets/day
If you forget to take a dose, you need to supplement the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if the time you remember is close to the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue using the medicine as scheduled. Do not arbitrarily take a double dose of the medicine more than the treatment regimen. Overdose of Presartan H50 can cause serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, weakness, etc.
3. Unwanted effects when using Presartan H50
Some unwanted effects that may occur when using Presartan H50 include:
• Abdominal pain
• Edema
• Rapid heart rate
When there are unusual signs after taking the medication, especially when a severe allergic reaction occurs with accompanying signs such as difficulty breathing, severe dizziness, swelling, rash or itching of the face, throat, tongue, etc. In this case, the patient needs to immediately notify medical staff for immediate intervention.
4. Some notes when using Presartan H50
Some notes when using Presartan H50 include:
• Inform the doctor about your history of allergy to Presartan H50 or any other allergies. Presartan H50 may contain inactive ingredients that can cause allergic reactions or other serious problems.
• Inform the doctor about all the medicines you are taking, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, herbal and functional foods, foods, dyes or preservatives.
• Presartan H50 is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any ingredient of the medicine and sulphonamide derivatives, patients with liver failure.
During treatment with Presartan H50, kidney function should be monitored and breastfeeding should be discontinued.
5. Drug interactions
Drug interactions may reduce the effectiveness of Presartan H50, or increase the effect of unwanted effects. Tell the doctor about all other medicines you are taking, including vitamins, nonprescription medicines, prescription medicines and herbal products. Do not stop, start or change the dosage of any medication without a doctor's consent.
Use Presartan H50 regularly to get the most benefit from it. To use the medication safely, take Presartan H50 exactly as directed by the doctor, do not overdose, use less or longer than prescribed. Do not abuse the medication for too long or arbitrarily increase the dosage of the medication. Because this not only makes the condition worse but also increases the risk of unwanted side effects.
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