{"product_id":"lotevan-5-160-for-high-blood-pressure-30-tablets","title":"Lotevan 5\/160, For High Blood Pressure - 30 Tablets","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLotevan 5\/160, Reduce Blood Pressure, Prevent Hypertension Complication - 30 Tablets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSCIENTIFIC NAME\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmlodipine 5 Mg + Valsartan 160 Mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCATEGORY OF LOTEVAN 5\/160 TABLETS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnti-Hypertensive Drugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMECHANISM OF ACTION OF VALSARTAN \u0026amp; AMLODIPINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eValsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to constrict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a result, Valsartan relaxes the blood vessels. This lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmlodipine inhibits calcium ion influx across cell membranes, with a greater effect on vascular smooth muscle cells. This causes vasodilation and a reduction in peripheral vascular resistance, thus lowering blood pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS OF LOTEVAN 5\/160 TABLETS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTreating high blood pressure (hypertension) in adult patients when monotherapy with amlodipine or valsartan is not sufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMETHOD OF ADMINISTRATION OF LOTEVAN 5\/160 TABLETS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlways take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe tablets should be swallowed whole with a glass of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou should try to take your daily dose at about the same time each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou must continue to take the drug until your doctor tells you otherwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo not break the tablet in half\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can take the tablet with or without food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen used as initial therapy: Initiate with 5\/160 mg, then titrate upwards as necessary to a maximum of 10\/320 mg once daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMajority of effects obtained within 2 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDoses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUNDESIRABLE SIDE EFFECTS OF LOTEVAN 5\/160 TABLETS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEdema\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVertigo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNasopharyngitis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUpper respiratory tract infection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDizziness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePREGNANCY \u0026amp; BREASTFEEDING PRECAUTIONS WHILE TAKING LOTEVAN 5\/160 TABLETS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNON-PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENTS \u0026amp; ADVICE TO REDUCE BLOOD PRESSURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo measure blood pressure correctly:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDon’t eat or drink anything 30 minutes before you take your blood pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEmpty your bladder before your reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSit in a comfortable chair with your back supported for at least 5 minutes before your reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePut both feet flat on the ground and keep your legs uncrossed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRest your arm with the cuff on a table at chest height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMake sure the blood pressure cuff is snug but not too tight. The cuff should be against your bare skin, not over clothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo not talk while your blood pressure is being measured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou will also find the following Non-Pharmacological treatments effective in blood pressure reduction:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLose extra pounds and watch your waistline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExercise regularly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEat a healthy diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReduce sodium in your diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuit smoking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReduce caffeine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReduce your stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMonitor your blood pressure at home using for example\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.al-dawaa.com\/english\/beurer-blood-pressure-monitor-upper-arm-touch-bm-58.html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.al-dawaa.com\/english\/beurer-blood-pressure-monitor-upper-arm-touch-bm-58.html\"\u003eBeurer, Blood Pressure Monitor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.al-dawaa.com\/english\/omron-bpm-arm-m3-comfort.html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.al-dawaa.com\/english\/omron-bpm-arm-m3-comfort.html\"\u003eOmron Blood Pressure Measuring Device\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee your doctor regularly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWARNINGS \u0026amp; SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS WHILE TAKING LOTEVAN 5\/160 TABLETS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHypotension: Correct volume depletion before initiation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMonitor renal function and potassium in susceptible patients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf simvastatin is coadministered with amlodipine, do not exceed doses greater than 20 mg daily of simvastatin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNon-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) use may lead to increased risk of renal impairment and loss of antihypertensive effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo not coadminister with aliskiren in patients with diabetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCo-administration with Lithium: Increases in serum lithium level and lithium toxicity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSTORAGE CONDITIONS OF LOTEVAN 5\/160 TABLETS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStore below 25°c\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDon’t refrigerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStore in the original package to protect from moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box\/blisters\/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNORMAL RANGES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNormal: Blood pressure numbers of less than 120\/80 mm Hg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElevated: is when readings consistently range from 120-129 systolic and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHypertension Stage 1: is when blood pressure consistently ranges from 130-139 systolic or 80-89 mm Hg diastolic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHypertension Stage 2: is when blood pressure consistently ranges at 140\/90 mm Hg or higher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHypertensive crisis: This stage of high blood pressure requires medical attention. If your blood pressure readings suddenly exceed 180\/120 mm Hg, wait five minutes and then test your blood pressure again. If your readings are still unusually high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wellness Shoppee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48949104869649,"sku":"","price":87.99,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1284\/0721\/files\/New_image_6100010089_0.jpg?v=1716209305","url":"https:\/\/wellnessshoppee.com\/products\/lotevan-5-160-for-high-blood-pressure-30-tablets","provider":"Wellness Shoppee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}