Arbitan Plus 30012.5mg+300mg
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Opsonin Pharma Limited
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Arbitan Plus 300 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Arbitan Plus 300 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescrib... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Arbitan Plus 300 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the ... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Arbitan Plus 300 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Arbitan Plus 300 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Arbitan Plus 300 may be needed. Please consult y... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Arbitan Plus 300 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Arbitan Plus 300 may be needed. Please consult your doct... View More |
Introduction
Arbitan Plus 300 is a combination of two medicines. It helps to control high blood pressure in different ways. If high blood pressure is not treated it ... View More
Uses of Arbitan Plus 300
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects of Arbitan Plus 300
- Nausea
- Taste change
- Upset stomach
- Diarrhea
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Glucose intolerance
- Increased blood uric acid
- Increased blood lipid level
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Decreased blood pressure
How to use Arbitan Plus 300
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Arbitan Plus 300 may be ta... View More
How Arbitan Plus 300 works
Arbitan Plus 300 is a combination of two medicines: Irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide which lower blood pressure effectively. Irbesartan is an angioten... View More
- You have been prescribed Arbitan Plus 300 for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Arbitan Plus 300 may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, very dry mouth or muscle weakness.
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- Use of Arbitan Plus 300 during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
- It may also decrease the risk of stroke and heart attacks.
Indication
Diabetic nephropathy, Hypertension
Adult Dose
Hypertension 150 mg/12.5 mg PO qDay intially; if needed, after 1-2 weeks may titrate up to 300 mg/25 mg PO qDay
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; pregnancy and lactation.
Mode of Action
Hydrochlorothiazide inhibits the reabsorption of Na and chloride in the distal tubules causing increased excretion of Na and water K and hydrogen ions. ... View More
Precaution
Child <6 yr. Unilateral or bilateral renal artery stenosis; vol or Na depletion; aortic or mitral valve stenosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Lactat... View More
Side Effect
>10% Irbesartan Hyperkalemia (19%) 1-10% Chest pain (2%),Tachycardia (1%),Abnormal urination (2%),Musculoskeletal pain (6%),Flu-like syndrome (3%)... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: C (1st trimester); D (2nd & 3rd trimesters)
Interaction
Other antihypertensives, lithium, K-sparing diuretics, K supplements, salt substitutes containing K. CNS depressants, antidiabetics, cholestyramine & co... View More
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