LOSAR 25mg Tablet

USES OF THE DRUG:

This drug is also used to protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. It also decreases the risk of various cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and myocardial infarction.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE:

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. High blood pressure (HBP) means the pressure in your arteries is higher than it should be. Another name for high blood pressure is hypertension. Blood pressure is written as two numbers, such as 117/79 mm Hg.

The top, systolic, number is the pressure when the heart beats
The bottom, diastolic, number is the pressure when the heart rests between beats

Normal blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg. High blood pressure is a pressure of 140 systolic or higher and/or 90 diastolic or higher that stays high over time.

WORKING OF THE DRUG:

Losartan is an Angiotensin-II receptor antagonist. Angiotensin II hormone exerts two prime effects, one is the constriction of blood vessels and the other is salt/fluid retention in kidneys by forming Aldosterone hormone.

Losartan drug stops the formation of Angiotensin-II, which in turn causes relaxation of blood vessels and increases the blood flow.

DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTHS:

Losartan is available in the form of tablets on our website. The following strengths of Losartan are available with us:
Losar 25 mg
Losar 50 mg
Repace 100 mg

DO NOT TAKE THE DRUG IF YOU:

Are allergic to Losartan
Are allergic to sulfa-drugs and penicillin
Are breastfeeding as the drug may pass into the breast milk and harm the feeding baby
Are Pregnant or are planning to conceive

TELL YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU:

Have diabetes
Have kidney problems
Have Anuria

HOW MUCH TO TAKE THE DRUG?

The general recommended drug is 50 mg once daily and can be increased up to 100 mg. Doctor may increase or decrease the dose depending upon the need and severity of the condition. The dose is adjusted according to the blood pressure response. It is up to doctor that what would be the best therapeutic dose for you.

HOW TO TAKE THE DRUG?

Take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all the directions and swallow the tablet with a full glass of water. It is important to monitor the blood pressure on a regular basis. Losartan Potassium is taken once per day. A twice-a-day dose could also be suggested in case one tablet a day is not working enough. It would be best for you to take medicine at the same time each day. It also lowers the chances of missing a dose.

FOR HOW LONG TO TAKE IT?

Losartan Potassium controls the hypertension, but it doesn?t cure it. It is important to take the drug as instructed by your doctor. Even if you feel fine, don?t stop taking medicine. Before discontinuing the medication, consult your Doctor first.You can buy Losar 25 mg online from Pillsblue.com at cheap rates.

OVERDOSE:

In case you accidentally take the overdose of the drug, immediately contact the doctor or visit your nearest healthcare center immediately.

MISS DOSE:

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

SIDE EFFECTS OF LOSAR 25MG:

SERIOUS

Tachycardia
Jaundice
High potassium level in body
Drowsiness and confusion
Loss of appetite
Pain in stomach
Back pain
Dry cough
Skin rashes, etc.

COMMON DRUG INTERACTIONS:

The following drugs should be avoided in case doctor prescribes you Losartan Potassium:

Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Prednisone
Lithium
Insulin or oral diabetes medicine
Barbiturates
NSAIDS like Celecoxib, Diclofenac and Meloxicam
Carisoprodol, Cyclobenzaprine and other muscle relaxants
Narcotic medications like Codeine and Morphine, etc.

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

Losartan Potassium can impair your thinking or reaction. So be careful while driving or doing any other motor activity
Before any surgery, please tell your doctor that you are taking this drug
Don’t use potassium supplements or salt substitutes without consulting your doctor
Avoid the intake of alcohol, as it can enhance the Losartan Potassium side effects
Don’t use the expired drugs
Keep a complete record of all the medicines you are taking along with this medicine

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

USES OF LOSAR TABLET

• Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Treatment of Heart failure
• Prevention of heart attack and stroke

BENEFITS OF LOSAR TABLET

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Losar 25 Tablet lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.

In Treatment of Heart failure

Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling in your legs, ankles, abdomen, and other parts of your body. Losar 25 Tablet lowers your blood pressure which makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and is, therefore, an effective treatment for heart failure.

This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.

In Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Losar 25 Tablet lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Keep taking this medicine regularly.

SIDE EFFECTS OF LOSAR TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Losar

• Dizziness
• Decreased blood pressure
• Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
• Increased potassium level in blood
• Increased blood urea

HOW TO USE LOSAR TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Losar 25 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW LOSAR TABLET WORKS

Losar 25 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Losar 25 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Losar 25 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Losar 25 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Losar 25 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Losar 25 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Losar 25 Tablet is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.

Liver

CAUTION

Losar 25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Losar 25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Losar 25 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE LOSAR TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Losar 25 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.