Saranto 50mg

Manufacturer

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Contents

Losartan Potassium

Indication

Saranto is used for treating high blood pressure alone or with other medicines. It is used in certain patients to decrease the risk of stroke. It is used in certain patients to treat kidney problems caused by diabetes (diabetic nephropathy). Saranto is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It works by relaxing blood vessels. This helps to lower blood pressure.

Instruction

Use Saranto as directed by your doctor.

• Take Saranto by mouth with or without food.
• Take Saranto on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it. Taking Saranto at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
• Continue to take Saranto even if you feel well. Do not miss any dose.
• If you miss a dose of Saranto, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Saranto.

Drug interaction

Saranto may interact with diuretics that leave potassium in the body here by increasing the risk of hyperpotassemia at concurrent treatment with K+ medications and potassium sparing diuretics. Nizoral is known to decrease activity of Saranto.