Losar H 50/12.5 Mg Tablet 20
Losar H 50/12.5 Mg Tablet 20 Description
Losar-H 50/12.5 tablet is a blood pressure reducing medicine. It is used to treat high blood pressure when it cannot be managed using a single medicine. It contains a combination of hydrochlorothiazi
de and losartan as active substances. This medicine acts by relaxing the blood vessels and increasing urination, which works together to lower the raised blood pressure. Pregnant women should not take this medicine. Do not stop taking this medicine abruptly. Always take it in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Before using Losar-H 50/12.5 tablet, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
Product Summary
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Contains | Hydrochlorothiazide(12.5 Mg) + Losartan(50.0 Mg) |
Uses | High blood pressure |
Side effects | Nausea, diarrhoea, nose blockage, headache |
Therapy | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE |
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Uses of Losar H 50/12.5 Mg Tablet 20
Contraindications of Losar H 50/12.5 Mg Tablet 20
- If you are allergic to losartan, hydrochlorothiazide, or any other ingredients of Losar-H 50/12.5 tablet.
- If you are allergic to sulfonamide medicines such as co-trimoxazole. If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.
- If you have diabetes or kidney problems and taking medicines for treating high blood pressure like aliskiren.
- If you have a low level of potassium and sodium or high levels of calcium in your blood.
- If you have liver disorders and problems related to the bile duct (a canal connecting the liver to the intestine) like cholestasis.
- If you have kidney diseases due to which you are not producing enough urine.
- If you have gout.
- If you are pregnant for more than 3 months.
Side effects of Losar H 50/12.5 Mg Tablet 20
- Nose blockage
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach pain
- Headache
Precautions and Warnings of Losar H 50/12.5 Mg Tablet 20
Pregnancy
- Losar-H 50/12.5 tablet should not be used during pregnancy. If you are on this medicine and planning for a pregnancy, inform your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a history of swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue due to water retention.
- You experience fainting and giddiness especially after the first dose, a sign of low blood pressure.
- You are planning a pregnancy.
- You have liver, kidney, or any heart-related problem or disease.
- You have been experiencing fluid losses within your body due to diarrhoea, vomiting, etc.
- You are suffering from primary aldosteronism (a condition of excess production of the hormone aldosterone from the adrenal glands).
- You have diabetes, an electrolyte imbalance of sodium, magnesium, and potassium, or have symptoms of dryness of mouth, thirst, drowsiness, muscle pain, nausea, and vomiting.
- You have gout, bronchial asthma, or any autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus.
Mode of Action of Losar H 50/12.5 Mg Tablet 20
How Does It Work?
- Losar-H 50/12.5 tablet contains a combination of hydrochlorothiazide and losartan as active ingredients
- Losartan lowers blood pressure by blocking the action of a substance called angiotensin responsible for narrowing the blood vessels and increasing blood pressure.
- Hydrochlorothiazide acts by increasing the production of urine and the loss of water and salt from the body, thereby lowering the blood pressure. Both the medicines act by different mechanisms resulting in effective control of blood pressure....
Directions for Use of Losar H 50/12.5 Mg Tablet 20
- Losar-H 50/12.5 tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it whole with a glass of water.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- Do not consume more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Interactions of Losar H 50/12.5 Mg Tablet 20
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Losar-H 50/12.5 tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
- Especially, if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood clots, diabetes infections, asthma, pain, immunomodulatory medicines, or medicines for brain-related disorders....
- Your blood potassium levels may go down if you are taking steroids and antifungals like amphotericin.
- Your blood potassium levels may increase if you are taking potassium supplements (amiloride, spironolactone) and trimethoprim.
- You may experience low blood sugar if you are taking medicine for treating diabetes like insulin and metformin along with this medicine.
- You may experience abnormal heart rhythms if you are taking medicine for heart failure like digoxin.
Storage and disposal of Losar H 50/12.5 Mg Tablet 20
- Store Losar-H 50/12.5 tablet below 30°C protected from light and moisture.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
Dosage of Losar H 50/12.5 Mg Tablet 20
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Will Losar-H 50/12.5 start lowering my blood pressure immediately after I take this medicine?
Q: Can I use Losar-H 50/12.5 tablet in kidney and liver disease?
Q: Is there anything else I need to know before using Losar-H 50/12.5?
- Your blood pressure, kidney function and blood potassium levels need to be regularly monitored while you are taking this medicine.
- Caution is advised (inform your doctor) if you are undergoing any radiography with iodine contrast media.
- Losar-H 50/12.5 tablet should not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
Q: What are the side effects of Losar-H 50/12.5?
Q: Is Losar-H 50/12.5 and losartan same?
Q: What is Losar-H 50/12.5 used for?
Q: When should I take Losar-H 50/12.5?
- Losar-H 50/12.5 tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- Do not consume more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
References
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