Zylovaa-H 100/25mg

Manufacturer

Xepa-Soul Pattinson

Contents

Per Zylovaa-H 100/25 mg tab Losartan K 100 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg

Indication

Zylovaa H is used for treating high blood pressure. It may be used to decrease the risk of stroke in certain patients with high blood pressure. Zylovaa H is a combination angiotensin II receptor blocker and diuretic. The angiotensin II receptor blocker works by relaxing the blood vessels.

Instruction

Use Zylovaa H as directed by your doctor.

• Take Zylovaa H by mouth with or without food.
• Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Zylovaa H is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.
• Zylovaa H may increase the amount of urine or cause you to urinate more often when you first start taking it. To keep this from disturbing your sleep, try to take your dose before 6 pm.
• If you take cholestyramine or colestipol, ask your doctor or pharmacist how to take it with Zylovaa H.
• Continue to take Zylovaa H even if you feel well. Do not miss any dose.
• If you miss a dose of Zylovaa H, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Zylovaa H.

Drug interaction

Psychotherapeutic medications such as anxiolytics, sedatives, hypnotics, antidepressants, antipsychotics, opioids, alcohol, muscle relaxants used concurrently with Zylovaa H may result in additive effects on blood pressure and orthostasis. As Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker moderate-to-high dietary intake of potassium, especially salt substitutes, may increase the risk of hyperkalemia in some patients.