Losartan+Atenolol

• High blood pressure
• Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats)
• Angina pectoris (Chest pain or tightness in the chest)
• Early treatment after a heart attack

When should one not use Losartan+Atenolol

• If you are allergic to losartan, atenolol or any other ingredients of Losartan+Atenolol.
• If you are pregnant.
• If you have severe kidney disease.
• If you are suffering from asthma.
• If you are suffering from severe liver disease.
• If you are suffering from brain and nerve-related disorders.
• If you are experiencing a condition of metabolic acidosis (high levels of acid in the blood).

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Facial swelling
• Increased potassium level
• Rash
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Drowsiness
• Tiredness

Other General Warnings

• You have angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, throat, tongue).
• You have vomiting or diarrhoea.
• Your blood vessels leading to your kidneys are narrow, or you have a kidney transplant.
• You are suffering from heart failure or any heart disease.
• You have diabetes as it may cause low blood sugar levels and also change the body's response to low blood sugar; you may not experience warning signs of low blood sugar, such as an increase in heart rate, sweating, hunger pangs and headache.
• You have asthma or any other similar breathing problems.
• You have a type of chest pain (Prinzmetal's angina).
• You have poor blood circulation.
• You experience rapid heartbeats.
• You have thyrotoxicosis (a condition caused by an overactive thyroid gland).
• You have kidney or liver disorders.
• Do not start, alter or stop this medicine on your own.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Sometimes Losartan+Atenolol may interact with other medicines or vice versa. Therefore, discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbal preparations you are taking.
• Especially if you are on certain medications like blood thinners (warfarin or heparin), anti-cancer medicines, mood stabilisers like lithium, potassium supplements or medicines containing potassium, other anti-hypertensives like water pills (furosemide), medicines for heart-related disorders like digoxin etc.
• If you have diabetes, do not take aliskiren along with Losartan+Atenolol.
• Concomitant use of Losartan+Atenolol and painkillers should be avoided as it may impair kidney functions.
• Other medicines that should be used with caution are anti-bacterial medicines such as Trimethoprim, corticosteroids used to treat the inflamed area of body parts etc.
• Concomitant use of Losartan+Atenolol along with medicines of class calcium channel blockers Verapamil, diltiazem, and nifedipine (for high blood pressure or chest pain) should be avoided.
• Concomitant therapy with dihydropyridines, e.g. nifedipine, may increase the risk of low blood pressure and cardiac failure.
• If you are taking clonidine and Losartan+Atenolol together, do not stop taking clonidine unless your doctor tells you to do so. Abruptly stopping clonidine can cause fluctuations in blood pressure.
• Medicines like Ibuprofen or indomethacin (for pain and inflammation) may decrease the activity of Losartan+Atenolol hence co administration should be avoided.
• Concomitant use of sympathomimetic agents, e.g. adrenaline (epinephrine), may counteract the effect of Losartan+Atenolol.
• Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination schedule.

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