Eziday Tablets 50mg

Medicine Name: Eziday Tablets 50mg

📋 Eziday Tablets – Product Specification
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🔒 Requires Prescription
Yes
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💊 Generic Name
Losartan Potassium
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🎯 Used For
•    Primary indication: Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
•    Other approved uses:
o    Stroke prevention in hypertensive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH)
o    Delay progression of diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetic patients with hypertension
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⚙️ Mechanism of Action
Losartan blocks the action of angiotensin II at the AT1 receptor, which is present in:
•    Vascular smooth muscle
•    Adrenal gland
This results in:
•    Vasodilation
•    Reduced aldosterone secretion
•    Lower blood pressure
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🧪 Dosage
•    Active Ingredient: Losartan Potassium
•    Dosage: As prescribed by a physician, adjusted based on renal/hepatic function and clinical need
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⚠️ Side Effects
Common:
•    Dizziness or fainting (due to low BP)
•    Diarrhea
•    Tiredness
•    Chest pain
•    Hypoglycemia
•    Hyperkalemia
Allergic reactions (serious):
•    Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat
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🔄 Drug Interactions
Caution with:
•    Antihypertensives/Diuretics: Hydrochlorothiazide, potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride)
•    Enzyme modulators: Rifampin, ketoconazole, fluconazole, cimetidine, phenobarbital
•    Cardiovascular drugs: Digoxin, warfarin
•    Others: NSAIDs, lithium, aliskiren
•    Potassium supplements / salt substitutes: Risk of hyperkalemia
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🚫 Contraindications
Do not use if:
•    Allergic to Losartan or any of the tablet’s components
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⚠️ Precautions
•    In patients with hepatic impairment (e.g., cirrhosis), reduced dosages should be considered due to elevated plasma levels of losartan
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⚠️ Warnings
1.    Renal Function: May impair renal function in susceptible patients; changes often reversible upon stopping therapy
2.    Electrolyte Monitoring: Important for patients with renal impairment or diabetes
3.    Potassium Intake: Patients should avoid potassium-rich salt substitutes and supplements unless advised by a doctor
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👶 Pregnancy Category
•    Always consult a physician before use
•    Use in pregnancy is generally not recommended
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🧴 Storage
Yes – Store at:
•    Room temperature
•    Away from direct sunlight and heat