Lorvas SR 1.5mg Tablet 30’S

INTRODUCTION:

LORVAS SR 1.5MG contains Indapamide which belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics (water tablets). It works by causing the kidneys to get rid of unwanted water and salt from the body into the urine and thus helps in treating high blood pressure. LORVAS SR 1.5MG acts on the kidneys to boost the elimination of sodium, potassium and water in the urine thus resulting in increased urination. This reduces the fluid in blood vessels and body tissues and lowers blood pressure. Indapamide causes a slight increase in the amount of urine produced than the other diuretics. It also widens blood vessels so that blood passes through more easily.

The recommended dose is one tablet (2.5mg) each day which should be swallowed with a glass of water. It is advised that the tablet be taken in the morning or as directed by the physician. Do not take LORVAS SR 1.5MG if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Consult your doctor for advice. The side effects are inflammation of mucous membranes (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome), irregular heartbeat, tiredness, loss of appetite, feeling or being sick, swollen extremities, yellow skin (Symptoms of abnormal liver function).

USES OF LORVAS SR 1.5MG:

Treat high blood pressure

HOW LORVAS SR 1.5MG WORKS:

Indapamide is a diuretic which acts on the kidneys to boost the elimination of sodium, potassium and water in the urine thus resulting in increased urination. This reduces the fluid in blood vessels and body tissues and lowers blood pressure.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Always take LORVAS SR 1.5MG exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the medicine whole with plenty of water.

SIDE EFFECTS OF LORVAS SR 1.5MG:

SERIOUS

• Angioedema (swelling of the skin around the eyes, lips, tongue, hands or feet, shortness of breath or difficulty in swallowing)
  • Severe skin reactions such as skin rash, reddening of the skin over your whole body, severe itching, blistering, peeling and swelling of the skin
  • Inflammation of mucous membranes (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome)
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Tiredness, loss of appetite, feeling or being sick, swollen extremities, yellow skin (Symptoms of abnormal liver function)

COMMON

Dermatological allergic reactions, such as skin rashes in patients with high sensitivity to allergy and asthmatic reactions

RARE

• Feeling of tiredness
  • Headache
  • Pins and needles (paresthesia)
  • Vertigo
  • Gastrointestinal disorders such as nausea or constipation
  • Dry mouth

HOW To Manage Side Effects:

Nausea:

Keep try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.

Constipation:

Eat fiber rich foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables and cereals, and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly.

Headache:

Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.

Diarrhea:

Drink lot of fluid, such as water or squash, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any other medicine without consulting your doctor.

WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS:

PREGNANCY

LORVAS SR 1.5MG is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

BREASTFEEDING

LORVAS SR 1.5MG is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

DRIVING And Using Machines

LORVAS SR 1.5MG may make you feel tired or dizzy. If this happens do not drive or use any tools or machines

ALCOHOL

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine.

KIDNEY

LORVAS SR 1.5MG should be taken with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult your doctor for advice.

LIVER

LORVAS SR 1.5MG should be taken with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Consult your doctor for advice.

ALLERGY

Do not take LORVAS SR 1.5MG if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Indapamide or any other ingredients in this medicine.

HEART DISEASE

If you have any heart related problems, consult your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.

OTHERS

Tell your doctor if you have,

Low levels of the potassium in your blood (hypokalaemia)
Suffer from gout
Or have ever suffered from an overactive parathyroid gland (hyperparathyroidism) leading to too much calcium in the blood

INTERACTIONS:

Talk to your doctor if you are taking:

Lithium (used to treat depression)
Quinidine, hydroquinidine, disopyramide (medicines used for heart rhythm problem)
Bepridil (used to treat angina pectoris)
Laxatives
Medicines used to treat the mental disorders such as depression, anxiety or schizophrenia
Antibiotics used to treat infections
Vincamine injection
Pentamidine used to treat the certain types of pneumonia

SYNOPSIS:

Drug : Indapamide
Pharmacological Category : Diuretics
Therapeutic Indication : High blood pressure
Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule

MORE INFORMATION:

Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.