Class: Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)

Manufacturer: Getz Pharma

Dosage Form: Tablet

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Uses:

Hypertension; heart failure (reduces morbidity and mortality)

Dosage:

Adults (Hypertension):
8–16 mg once daily; usual range 8–32 mg daily (max 32 mg)

Adults (Heart failure):
Start 4 mg once daily; titrate up to 32 mg once daily as tolerated

Children 1–5 years (Hypertension):
0.05–0.4 mg/kg once daily (max 16 mg)

Children 6–17 years (Hypertension):
4–8 mg once daily; max 32 mg daily depending on weight

Side Effects:

Dizziness, hypotension, hyperkalemia, renal impairment, headache

Warnings & Precautions:

Monitor kidney function and potassium; caution in renal artery stenosis, dehydration, or volume depletion

Pregnancy & Lactation:

Contraindicated in pregnancy (risk of fetal harm); avoid during breastfeeding unless advised

Drug Interactions:

Potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics, lithium, NSAIDs (reduced effect and kidney risk)

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity; pregnancy; severe hepatic impairment with cholestasis

Price: Ksh Advant® 8mg 14s - 917/- , Advant® 16mg - 1410/-

Notes:

Does not come as 32mg.