Xavor DIU Forte 100/25mg – 10 Tablets | Blood Pressure & Fluid Retention Control

Xavor DIU Forte (100/25mg) Tablets

Xavor DIU Forte combines Losartan Potassium (100mg) and Hydrochlorothiazide (25mg) to lower high blood pressure and reduce fluid retention. It relaxes blood vessels, improves blood flow, and reduces heart workload, helping prevent heart attack, stroke, and kidney complications.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Losartan Potassium 100mg, Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg

Inactive Ingredients: Lactose, magnesium stearate, starch, and other excipients

Drug Class

Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker + Thiazide Diuretic Combination

Category: Antihypertensive

Dosage Form

Form: Oral Tablet

Uses

• Essential hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Reduces risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease
• Manages fluid retention (edema) due to heart, liver, or kidney disorders
• Patients not controlled by single antihypertensive therapy

Dosage

• Usual adult dose: 1 tablet once daily, or as prescribed
• Can be taken with or without food
• Adjust dose based on blood pressure response under physician guidance

In Case of Overdose

Symptoms: Dizziness, fainting, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance

Action: Seek immediate medical attention

Missed Dose

• Take as soon as remembered
• Skip if near next scheduled dose
• Do not double the dose

How To Use

• Take orally with a glass of water at the same time each day
• Avoid taking close to bedtime to prevent nighttime urination
• Continue even if feeling well; hypertension often has no symptoms
• Follow doctor’s advice for dietary salt and fluid restrictions

When Not to Use

• Allergy to Losartan, Hydrochlorothiazide, or any ingredient
• Severe kidney or liver disease
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Gout or severe electrolyte imbalance
• Anuria (no urine output)

Side Effects

Common: Dizziness, fatigue, increased urination, dry mouth, muscle cramps

Serious: Irregular heartbeat, dehydration, severe low blood pressure, kidney problems, allergic reactions

⚠️ Seek medical help immediately if serious side effects occur

Precautions & Warnings

• Monitor blood pressure and kidney function regularly
• Avoid dehydration, especially in hot weather or during exercise
• May cause dizziness; avoid driving until effects are known
• Caution in diabetes, gout, or renal impairment
• Avoid alcohol as it may enhance blood-pressure-lowering effects

Drug Interactions

• Other antihypertensives (ACE inhibitors, ARBs)
• Potassium supplements or salt substitutes
• Lithium
• NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen)
• Antidiabetic medications

Storage/Disposal

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Dispose of unused medicine as per local guidelines or pharmacy take-back program

Control Drug

Prescription-only medication (Rx)

Quick Tips

• Take at the same time daily
• Avoid excessive salt and alcohol
• Drink adequate fluids but not excessively
• Stand up slowly to prevent dizziness
• Regularly monitor blood pressure and kidney function