Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S

About

This drug is prescribed to patients with high blood pressure (normal blood pressure for adult’s is usually 120/80 mmHg) to reduce the strain on the heart muscles and allows the heart to pump blood at its normal pace.

Hypertension left untreated can cause severe damage to the brain, heart, kidney,blood vessels and other body organs.High blood pressure is also caused by narrowing of the arteries (blood vessels that take blood to the organs) thus Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S helps prevent the decrease in diameter of the vessels keeping them healthy and working efficiently.

Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S is prescribed to patients who have high blood pressure and can be used to treat heart failure.A tablet or two of Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S daily is the recommended dose, to be taken either with or without food.Doses may vary for each patient as dosage is dependent upon the weight,stage of illness,each patient’s response to Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'Sand any pre-existing medical condition a patient might have.

{{Product}} might show mild side effects such as headaches,dizziness and stomach problems which resolve on their own in a few days' time.{{Product}} is not safe to be prescribed to pregnant or lactating mothers although it can be prescribed to children.While undergoing treatment with Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S, the physician may ask the patient to get certain lab work done periodically to monitor the effects of the drug on the patient’s body and monitor the patient’s blood pressure and potassium levels regularly.Accordingly the physician may change the dosage of the drug prescribed.

Indications

Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S can be used to treat:

• High blood pressure 
• Heart failure

How Does Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S Work

This drug belongs to a group of drugs known as Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers. Angiotensin is a natural hormone found in the body that works by narrowing the blood vessels in the human body. Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S works by inhibiting angiotensin from performing its duties and therefore preventing the narrowing of blood vessels and aiding the free and proper flow of blood to the organs and through the blood vessels.

How To Use Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S

Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S's dosage may differ for each patient as the treatment regime for each patient depends upon their weight, stage of illness, each patient’s response to Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S and any pre-existing medical condition a patient might have.

In adults,the standard dose of Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S is a tablet per day. In children between the ages of 6-17 years; depending upon the weight of the child the dosage may range from 2-16mg per day if the weight of the child is below 50kg and 4-32mg in cases where the weight of the child is above 50kg.Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S is safe to use in children aged 1 year and above, for the treatment of high blood pressure although dosages may vary depending on the severity of each case and weight of the child in question.

Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S is not to be used to treat heart failure in children under 18 years of age.It is advised to not stop treatment abruptly without consulting a doctor as the risk of heart failure and stroke is significantly increased without the drug.If you miss a dose of the medication,make sure you take it as soon as possible on that same day. If you don’t remember you missed the dose until the next day,do not double the dose and take your medication as per schedule as that will lead to serious adverse effects. If this happens very often, try setting an alarm as a reminder.

Pregnancy Use And Lactation

Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S is not to be taken or prescribed to expecting and lactating mothers as it may have fatal consequences for the unborn child.If you are taking the drug and become pregnant,inform your doctor immediately.Small amounts of this drug can be transferred to the child through breast milk and therefore cause low blood pressure in the child thus Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S isn't recommended to lactating mothers.If you are planning to conceive and are taking losartan as treatment,then refer to the doctor.The physician is likely to change your medicine and dosage.

Contraindications

Please tell your doctor if you have a history of any of the following before using Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S:

• Allergic reaction to losartan or any other drug or ingredient
• Severe hepatic impairment (liver damage)
• Cholestasis (decreased bile flow).
• Hyperkalemia (increased levels of potassium)
• Dehydration
• Potassium Supplements
• Renal impairment (kidney damage)
• Diabetes

Precautions

Please tell your doctor about any of the following conditions before using Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S:

• Intravascular volume depletion (reduced circulating blood volume)
• Anaesthesia
• Renal impairment (kidney damage)
• Haemodialysis (process of purifying blood)
• Renal (kidney) artery stenosis (narrowing)
• Aortic or mitral stenosis (heart valve narrowing)
• Kidney transplant
• Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (abnormal thickening of heart muscle)
• Severe congestive heart failure
• Mild to moderate hepatic impairment (liver damage)
• Primary hyperaldosteronism (excessive aldosterone production).

The doctor might ask patients to get their potassium levels and liver and kidney function tests done periodically while taking Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S

Interactions With Other Medications

Please tell your doctor about the use of the following before using Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S:

• K+ -sparing diuretics (Spironolactone,Amiloride)
• K+ supplements
• NSAIDs (Aspirin, Ibuprofen,Naproxen)
• Lithium  (Prescribed for bipolar and/or depression)
• Skeletal muscle relaxants.
• Oral contraceptives 
• Other antihypertensives (for lowering increased blood pressure)

Adverse Effects

SIDE EFFECTS MOST COMMONLY SEEN IN PATIENTS

• Back pain
• Dizziness
• Runny nose
• Sore throat
• Headaches
• Stomach problems (diarrhea,nausea,vomiting)

These effects tend to be mild and resolve in a few days of taking Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S.

SEVERE SIDE EFFECTS:

If any of the following adverse effects are seen or felt,the patient is advised to immediately contact their doctor.

• Extreme fatigue
• Lightheadedness
• Feeling faint
• Decrease in amount of urine
• Shortness of breath 
• Muscle weakness
• Allergic symptoms (Such as rash,swelling on lips or face)

How To Cope With Some Of The Adverse Effects

• Headaches- In which case make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. Avoid the use of alcohol. Take a prescribed painkiller. Consult your doctor if the headaches last longer than a week or are severe.
• Feeling dizzy or weak -If the medication makes you feel dizzy or weak, stop what you're doing and sit or lie down until you feel better. Do not drive or use tools or machinery in case of any of these effects.
• Back pain- Keeping a warm compress on the affected area of the back when pain is present,will help bring relief to the patient.
• Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting) or diarrhoea -Avoid eating rich or spicy food. It might help to take medication after food. If you're being sick, try drinking small, frequent sips of water. If you have diarrhoea, replenish with plenty of water or other fluids. 

Key Facts About Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S

• Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S can be used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure
• At the start of the treatment, patients might experience back pain,dizziness and migraine
• Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S is not prescribed to pregnant and lactating mothers
• Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S is safe enough to be given to children aged 1 year and above
• One tablet per day is the common recommended dose
• Doctors might ask patients to get regular lab tests done to monitor blood pressure levels as well as liver and kidney health.

FAQs

1-HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S TO START WORKING?

This medicine takes up to 6 hours to lower raised blood pressure levels ,in severe cases it may take up to 3-6 weeks.You may not feel different right away hence,it's important you keep taking the medication.

2-CAN I CONSUME ALCOHOL WITH Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S?

Alcohol is also known to lower your blood pressure which if taken with the medication may lead to extreme dizziness. It is best to avoid the intake of alcohol during the course of your treatment.

3-CAN LIFESTYLE CHANGES HELP ME WITH MY CONDITION?

Yes, you can adopt certain healthy lifestyle changes in order to help with high blood pressure. These include quitting smoking, avoiding alcohol, eating a wholesome diet consisting of fresh vegetables and fruits with the cut down of salt, and incorporating physical activity in your daily routine.

4-CAN I TAKE Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S DURING MY PREGNANCY?

No.This medication has been known to cause harm to the fetus and cause complications during your pregnancy.Hence,it is advised to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or may think you are pregnant.

5-WHAT IF I TAKE TOO MUCH OF Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S?

In case of too much consumption by accident, kindly contact your doctor or nearby hospital straight away. The amount of medication that can result in severe side effects varies from person to person. An overdose results in slowing down of heart rate and difficulty breathing accompanied by dizziness and fainting spells.

6-WHAT IF I FORGET TO TAKE THE Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S?

If you miss a dose of the medication, make sure you take it as soon as possible on that same day.If you don’t remember you missed the dose until the next day, do not double the dose and take your medication as per schedule as that will lead to serious adverse effects.If this happens very often,try setting an alarm as a reminder.

7-IS IT SAFE TO HAVE Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S BEFORE UNDERGOING ANY SURGICAL PROCEDURE?

If the surgical procedure involves general anesthesia, the surgeon may ask the patient to stop their intake of the drug for 24 hours as general anesthesia also tends to lower blood pressure levels in a few patients.

8-DOES Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S CAUSE ADDICTION?

No.This drug has shown no evidence to prove addiction of any kind in any patient.

9-HOW DOES Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S WORK?

The Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S works by inhibiting angiotensin from performing its duties and therefore preventing the narrowing of blood vessels and aiding the free and proper flow of blood to the organs and through the blood vessels.

10-HOW IS Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S SUPPOSED TO BE TAKEN?

The medicine can be ingested orally (from the mouth) either with or without food and is to be taken with water to ease the medicine into the throat 

11-WILL Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S INTERFERE WITH ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES?

There is no evidence showing that Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S causes any problems when taken along with oral contraceptives. Inform the doctor of the oral contraceptives being taken as a few contraceptives medicines are not recommended for women with high blood pressure.

12-IS THIS MEDICINE BAD FOR THE KIDNEYS?

Yes.This medicine has shown evidence of renal (kidney) impairment especially in patients already suffering from chronic kidney diseases and severe heart failure.

13-CAN Advant 16mg Tablet 7 'S CAUSE DIZZINESS? IF SO, HOW SHOULD I MANAGE IT?

Yes. It can cause dizziness as one of the most common side effects. If this happens, you should sit or lie down until the symptoms pass. However, please note this is temporary and usually goes away as the treatment continues. It is also advised to avoid the consumption of alcohol during the course of your treatment, as it may worsen the dizziness.