Losar H Strip Of 15 Tablets

• If you are allergic to hydrochlorothiazide, losartan, or any of the ingredients of Losar-H 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 a low level of potassium and sodium or high levels of calcium in your blood
• If you have serious liver disorders and problems related to the bile duct (a canal connecting the liver to the intestine) like cholestasis.
• If you have anuria (not passing urine or passing urine less than 100ml in a day).
• If you have diabetes or kidney problems and you are taking a medicine containing aliskiren.
• If you have gout.
• If you are pregnant for more than 3 months.

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain
• Indigestion
• Tiredness

How Does It Work?

• Losar-H tablet contains a combination of hydrochlorothiazide and losartan as active substances.
• Losartan lowers blood pressure by blocking the action of a substance called angiotensin responsible for the narrowing of blood vessels and hence causing a rise in blood pressure.
• Hydrochlorothiazide acts by increasing the production of urine and the loss of water and salt from the body. This helps to lower blood pressure.

• Losar-H tablet should be taken exactly as recommended by the doctor.
• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, break, or chew the medicine.
• Do not take more than the prescribed dose.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way how Losar-H tablet works or this medicine itself might affect the working of other medicines.
• Inform your doctor about all the medicines, herbals, or supplements that you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a pla...

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• Especially, if you are on certain medications like blood thinners (warfarin or heparin), anti-cancer medicines, medicines used to treat high cholesterol such as cholestyramine, antidepressants like li...

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• If you have diabetes, do not take aliskiren along with this medicine.
• Steroidal medicines if taken along with this medicine can lead to salt imbalances particularly reduced potassium levels.
• Concomitant use of Losar-H tablet and painkillers should be avoided as it may impair kidney functions.
• Other medicines that should be used with caution are antibacterial medicines such as trimethoprim, corticosteroids used to treat the inflamed area of body parts, etc.

• Store Losar-H tablet below 30°C protected from light and moisture.
• Keep away from children and pets.

Overdose

• Symptoms of an overdose of Losar-H tablet may include low blood pressure, irregular heart rhythms, dizziness, excessive urination, nausea, and vomiting.
• If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

• It would be best if you never miss a dose of your blood pressure medicine as it may lead to fluctuations in your blood pressure levels.
• However, if you have missed taking any dose of Losar-H tablet, take it as soon as you remember.
• If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
• Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one