Lonitab 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Lonitab tablet contains minoxidil as its active ingredient and is prescribed for managing severe hypertension. It helps lower high blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. Lonitab tablet reduces resistance in the blood vessels of the arms and kidneys, improving blood flow to the arms while maintaining stable blood flow and filtration rate in the kidneys.

Dosage

Overdose

Taking excessive tablets can lead to illness. If you've taken too many, contact your doctor immediately. If you experience faintness or dizziness, or your skin becomes unusually cold or pale, seek immediate medical attention.

Missed a Dose

If you forget to take a dose of Lonitab tablet, simply skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Lonitab tablet works by relaxing and widening specific small blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more freely. This process helps lower blood pressure.

Directions for Use

• Always take Lonitab tablet exactly as your doctor has instructed.
• Swallow Lonitab tablet whole with water.
• Do not crush or chew Lonitab tablet.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Lonitab tablet during pregnancy?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking Lonitab tablet.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Lonitab tablet while breastfeeding?

Lonitab tablet passes into breast milk and is not recommended if you are breastfeeding unless your doctor thinks it is necessary.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Lonitab tablet?

Lonitab tablet may make you feel faint or dizzy, particularly when you first start treatment or your dose is increased. If so, do not drive or operate machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Lonitab tablet?

The interaction of Lonitab tablet with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor if you are a chronic drinker.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
• You have heart failure (you may feel breathless, wheezy or tired, and your ankles may swell up).
• You have ever had a heart attack.
• You are on a low-salt diet.
• You have kidney failure and are undergoing haemodialysis.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to minoxidil or any of the other ingredients of Lonitab tablet.
• If your high blood pressure is caused by hormones from a tumour (phaeochromocytoma), usually near the kidneys.
• If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
• If you have heart failure (you may feel breathless, wheezy or tired, and your ankles may swell up).
• If you have ever had a heart attack.

Side effects

• Salt and water retention (ankles may become puffy, rings may feel tight, or you may gain weight).
• Elevated heart rate.
• Increased hair growth.
• Dizziness, particularly when standing up.
• Wheezing, breathlessness, and fatigue, especially if you already have a weak heart.
• Angina (typically presenting as chest pain) for the first time; if you already experience angina, it may worsen.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are currently taking, have recently taken, or may take any other medications, including those obtained without a prescription.
• It is particularly important to inform your doctor about any other medicines you are using to manage your high blood pressure, as these may interact with Lonitab tablet, potentially causing blood pressure to drop too low.
• Notify your doctor if you are taking guanethidine or betanidine so that you can be monitored during treatment with Lonitab tablet, or your doctor may consider discontinuing these therapies before starting treatment with Lonitab tablet.
• Your doctor will advise you on when and how to stop taking this medication.

Storage and disposal

• Do not store Lonitab tablet above 25°C.
• Store Lonitab tablet in the original packaging to protect it from sunlight and moisture.
• Keep Lonitab tablet out of sight and reach of children.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can Lonitab tablet be used if I have kidney damage?

Lonitab tablet can temporarily raise levels of creatinine and blood urea nitrogen in the body, but these usually go back to normal with proper care. Sometimes using Lonitab tablet for a long time may cause permanent harm to the kidneys. It is necessary to use Lonitab tablet as directed by your doctor.