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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 Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 'S helps prevent the decrease in diameter of the vessels keeping them healthy and working efficiently.
Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 'S is prescribed to patients who have high blood pressure and can be used to treat heart failure.A tablet or two of Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 '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 ‘product’ and any pre-existing medical condition a patient might have.
Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 'S might show mild side effects such as headaches,dizziness and stomach problems which resolve on their own in a few days' time.Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 'S is not safe to be prescribed to pregnant or lactating mothers although it can be prescribed to children.While undergoing treatment with Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 '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.
Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 'S can be used to treat:
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. Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 '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.
Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 '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 Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 'S and any pre-existing medical condition a patient might have.
In adults,the standard dose of Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 '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.Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 '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.
Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 '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.
Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 '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 Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 '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.
Please tell your doctor if you have a history of any of the following before using Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 'S:
Please tell your doctor about any of the following conditions before using Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 'S:
The doctor might ask patients to get their potassium levels and liver and kidney function tests done periodically while taking Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 'S
Please tell your doctor about the use of the following before using Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 'S:
SIDE EFFECTS MOST COMMONLY SEEN IN PATIENTS
These effects tend to be mild and resolve in a few days of taking Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 'S.
SEVERE SIDE EFFECTS:
If any of the following adverse effects are seen or felt,the patient is advised to immediately contact their doctor.
1-HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 '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 Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 '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 Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 '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 Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 '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 Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 '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 Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 '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 Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 'S CAUSE ADDICTION?
No.This drug has shown no evidence to prove addiction of any kind in any patient.
9-HOW DOES Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 'S WORK?
The Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 '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 Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 '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 Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 'S INTERFERE WITH ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES?
There is no evidence showing that Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 '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 Treatan 8mg Tablet 14 '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.