Repace 100 mg Tablet

Repace 100 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine containing losartan 100 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class, which is used to treat high blood pressure and to help protect the heart and kidneys in certain patients. Repace 100 mg Tablet is the highest strength of this brand in our range and is typically used when a doctor decides a full-strength tablet is appropriate for blood pressure control.

How it works: Losartan in Repace 100 mg Tablet blocks angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels, so the vessels relax and blood can flow more easily. Because it is a standard swallowable tablet, it delivers losartan systemically after it is absorbed in the digestive tract.

Repace 100 mg Tablet is a higher-strength losartan tablet than Repace 25 mg Tablet and Repace 50 mg Tablet. It is usually chosen for adults who have already been assessed by a doctor and may need a stronger maintenance dose for better blood pressure control; it is not meant to be an automatic starting strength for everyone. Compared with lower strengths, the 100 mg tablet can be more convenient when a full tablet dose is prescribed, but it should only be used in the schedule your clinician recommends.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Lowering stroke risk in some people with hypertension and enlarged left ventricle
• Kidney protection in certain patients with diabetes
• Heart-related blood pressure control when prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Repace 100 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• You may take Repace 100 mg Tablet with or without food.
• Do not change from Repace 50 mg Tablet or Repace 25 mg Tablet to Repace 100 mg Tablet on your own, because this is the highest strength in the brand range.
• If you feel dizzy, rise slowly from sitting or lying down, especially when starting treatment or after a dose change.

Each Repace 100 mg Tablet provides 100 mg of losartan in one tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, but the exact schedule and the maximum daily amount are decided by the doctor based on your blood pressure, other medicines, and kidney status.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Losartan may include:

• Dizziness, which may be more noticeable with the 100 mg strength
• Tiredness
• Nasal congestion or cold-like symptoms
• Back pain
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Low blood pressure symptoms such as lightheadedness

• Repace 100 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it should be used only when a clinician has reviewed your blood pressure and medical history.
• Do not use during pregnancy; losartan can seriously harm an unborn baby.
• Be careful if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, or a history of heart failure.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness or low blood pressure with this medicine.
• Driving or operating machinery may be affected if you feel lightheaded after taking Repace 100 mg Tablet.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor says they are safe.
• Tell your doctor if you take any diuretic or other blood pressure medicine, because the combination can lower blood pressure too much.

• Potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes
• Diuretics or water pills
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Other blood pressure medicines, including ACE inhibitors
• Lithium

Store Repace 100 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and children.