Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nTell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to start breastfeeding.\u00a0Losarstad is not recommended for breastfeeding and your doctor may choose another treatment for you if you want to breastfeed your baby, especially if your baby is newborn or born prematurely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
No studies on the effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed.\u00a0Losarstad is not expected to affect your ability to drive or use machines.\u00a0However, keep in mind that\u00a0losartan, like many other medicines used to treat high\u00a0blood pressure, can cause dizziness and drowsiness in some patients.\u00a0If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, consult your doctor before performing any of these activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Losarstad contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to use Losarstad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Always take Losarstad exactly as your doctor has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.\u00a0Your doctor will decide on the appropriate\u00a0dose\u00a0of Losarstad, depending on your medical condition and whether you are taking other medicines.\u00a0You must continue to take Losarstad according to your doctor’s\u00a0prescription\u00a0to maintain even control of your\u00a0blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
General dosing recommendations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLosarstad film-coated tablets are available in three different strengths: 12.5 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Losarstad 50 mg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf your doctor has told you to take a smaller\u00a0dose, Losarstad 50 mg film-coated tablet can be shared.\u00a0It can be divided at the crossed break into two parts, both containing 25 mg\u00a0losartan, or four parts each containing 12.5 mg\u00a0losartan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Losarstad 100 mg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf your doctor has told you to take a smaller\u00a0dose, Losarstad 100 mg film-coated tablets can be shared.\u00a0It can be divided at the breaking point into two parts, both of which contain 50 mg of\u00a0losartan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adult patients with high blood pressure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTreatment is usually started with 50 mg\u00a0losartan\u00a0(one Losarstad 50 mg tablet or Los Losarstad 100 mg tablet) once daily.\u00a0Maximum blood pressure-lowering effect is achieved within 3 6 weeks after starting treatment.\u00a0In some patients, the\u00a0dose\u00a0may\u00a0then be increased to 100 mg\u00a0losartan\u00a0(two Losarstad 50 mg tablets or one Losarstad 100 mg tablet) once daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have the impression that the effect of losartan is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use in children and adolescents (aged 6 to 18 years)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe recommended starting dose for patients weighing between 20 and 50 kg is 0.7 mg losartan per kg body weight once daily (up to 25 mg losartan ). Your doctor may need to increase the dose in case of insufficient blood pressure control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adult patients with high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTreatment is usually started with 50 mg losartan (one Losarstad 50 mg tablet or Los Losarstad 100 mg tablet) once daily. Dose one can then be increased to 100 mg losartan (two tablets Losarstad 50 mg or one tablet Losarstad 100 mg) once daily depending on your blood pressure response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Losartan\u00a0tablets can be given with other antihypertensive drugs (eg\u00a0diuretics, calcium channel blockers, alpha- or beta-blockers, and centrally acting drugs) as well as with\u00a0insulin\u00a0and other commonly used medicines that lower blood glucose levels (eg sulphonylureas, glitazones, and glucosidase inhibitors).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adult patients with heart failure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTreatment is usually started with 12.5 mg losartan (one Losarstad 12.5 mg tablet or Los Losarstad 50 mg tablet) once daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depending on your condition, the dose should be increased step by step, weekly (ie 12.5 mg daily during the first week, 25 mg daily during the second week, 50 mg daily during the third week), up to the usual maintenance dose of 50 mg. mg losartan (one Losarstad 50 mg tablet or 1\/2 Losarstad 100 mg tablet) once daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the treatment of\u00a0heart failure,\u00a0losartan is\u00a0often combined\u00a0with a\u00a0diuretic\u00a0(a medicine that increases the excretion of urine from your kidneys) and\/or\u00a0digitalis\u00a0(a medicine that helps the heart to function better and more efficiently) and\/or a beta-blocker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dosage in special patient groups<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYour doctor may\u00a0prescribe\u00a0a lower\u00a0dose, especially for initial treatment in some patients, such as in patients treated with high-dose diuretics, in patients with hepatic impairment, or patients over 75 years of age.\u00a0Losartan\u00a0must not be used in the treatment of patients with severe hepatic impairment (see section \u201cDo not take Losarstad\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Administration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe tablets should be swallowed together with a glass of water.\u00a0Try to take your daily\u00a0dose\u00a0at the same time each day.\u00a0You must continue to take Losarstad according to your doctor’s\u00a0prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you experience any of the following, stop taking losartan tablets and talk to your doctor immediately or seek medical attention:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A serious\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0(rash,\u00a0pruritus, skull\u00a0nad\u00a0of including the face, lips, mouth, or throat, which can cause swallowing or breathing).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is a serious but rare\u00a0side effect, which may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people.\u00a0You may need\u00a0emergency\u00a0medical care or hospitalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following side effects have been reported with losartan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- dizziness \/ a feeling that it is spinning ( vertigo )<\/li>
- low blood pressure (especially after heavy fluid loss from the body eg in patients with severe heart failure or during treatment with high-dose diuretics)<\/li>
- dose- related orthostatic effects such as a drop in blood pressure when getting up quickly from a lying or sitting position<\/li>
- impotence<\/li>
- fatigue<\/li>
- low blood sugar ( hypoglycaemia )<\/li>
- excess potassium in the blood ( hyperkalaemia ).<\/li>
- change in renal function, including renal failure<\/li>
- decreased number of red blood cells ( anemia )<\/li>
- increase in urea in the blood and increase in serum creatinine and serum potassium in patients with heart failure .<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- somnolence<\/li>
- headache<\/li>
- sleep disorders<\/li>
- feeling of heart beating (palpitations)<\/li>
- severe chest pain ( angina pectoris )<\/li>
- shortness of breath ( dyspnoea )<\/li>
- abdominal pain<\/li>
- constipation<\/li>
- diarrhea<\/li>
- nausea<\/li>
- vomiting<\/li>
- hives ( urticaria )<\/li>
- itching ( pruritus )<\/li>
- rash<\/li>
- local swelling ( edema )<\/li>
- cough.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- hypersensitivity reaction er<\/li>
- angioedema (severe allergic reaction that causes swelling, especially on face, mouth, tongue or throat)<\/li>
- inflammation of the blood vessels ( vasculitis including Enoch \u2011 Sch\u00f6nlein purpura)<\/li>
- numbness or tingling ( paresthesias )<\/li>
- fainting<\/li>
- rapid and irregular heartbeat ( atrial fibrillation ) and stroke<\/li>
- inflammation of the liver ( hepatitis )<\/li>
- elevated alanine aminotransferase (S\u2011 ALAT ), levels, usually reversible after discontinuation of treatment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
No known frequency (affects the unknown number of users):<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n- decreased platelet count ( thrombocytopenia )<\/li>
- migraine<\/li>
- abnormal liver function <\/li>
- muscle and joint pain<\/li>
- flu-like symptoms<\/li>
- back pain and urinary tract infection<\/li>
- increased sensitivity to sunlight ( photosensitivity )<\/li>
- unexplained muscle pain with dark (tea \u2011 colored) urine ( rhabdomyolysis )<\/li>
- impotence<\/li>
- inflammation of the pancreas ( pancreatitis )<\/li>
- low levels of sodium in the blood ( hyponatremia )<\/li>
- Depression<\/li>
- general malaise<\/li>
- ringing, buzzing, throbbing or clicking in the ears ( tinnitus )<\/li>
- taste disorder.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The side effects in children are similar to the side effects in adult patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Losarstad should be stored<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C. Store in the original package. Sensitive to light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not open the blister pack until you are ready to take your medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\nContent declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The active substance is losartan potassium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One tablet Losarstad 12.5 mg contains 12.5 mg losartan potassium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One Losarstad 50 mg tablet contains 50 mg of losartan potassium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One tablet Losarstad 100 mg contains 100 mg losartan potassium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other ingredients in the tablet core are:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nLactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized\u00a0starch,\u00a0colloidal, anhydrous silica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other content topics in the film coating are:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nHypromellose, titanium dioxide E171, macrogol 400, carnauba wax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Losarstad 12.5 mg film-coated tablets are white, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Losarstad 50 mg film-coated tablets are white, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets with crossed breaks.\u00a0The film-coated tablet can be divided into equal\u00a0doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Losarstad 100 mg film-coated tablets are white, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablets with a scoreline.\u00a0The film-coated tablet can be divided into equal\u00a0doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pack sizes:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nLosarstad 12.5 mg – PVC \/ PVDC blister packs of 10, 10×1 (single dose blisters), 28, 28×1 (single dose blisters), 30, 30×1 (single dose blisters), 60, 60×1 (single dose blisters), 98, 98×1 (single dose blisters), 120 or 120×1 ( endosblister) film-coated tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Losarstad 50 mg – PVC \/ PVDC blister packs of 10, 10×1 (single dose blister), 28, 28×1 (single dose blister), 30, 30×1 (single dose blister), 50, 50×1 (single dose blister), 60, 30×1 (single dose blister), 90, 90×1 (single dose blister) , 98, 98×1 (single-dose blisters), 120 or 120×1 (single-dose blisters) film-coated tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Losarstad 100 mg – PVC \/ PVDC blister packs of 10, 10×1 (single dose blister), 28, 28×1 (single dose blister), 30, 30×1 (single dose blister), 60, 60×1 (single dose blister), 98, 98×1 (single dose blister) 120 or 120×1 (single dose blister) film coated tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
STADA Arzneimittel AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stadastrasse 2 – 18<\/p>\n\n\n\n
61118 Bad Vilbel<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other manufacturers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCentrafarm Services BV<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New Donk 9<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PO Box 289<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4870 AG Etten-Leur<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Netherlands<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Local representative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSTADA Nordic ApS<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marielundsvej 46 A<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2730 Herlev<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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