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Losar 25mg Tablet 15’S
Original price was: ₹100.70.₹84.00Current price is: ₹84.00.
*15 Tablet(s) in a Strip
* Mkt: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
* Country of Origin: India
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Introduction About LOSAR 25MG TABLET
LOSAR
25MG TABLET is used to manage mild to moderate hypertension. It also
used to manage hypertensive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy
and nephropathy in type 2 diabetic patients. It contains Losartan
which belongs to the group of medicines called Antihypertensive agents.
It blocks the effects of Angiotensin II (substance produced in your
body which causes narrowing of blood vessels), which leads to relaxation
of blood vessels resulting in low blood pressure in affected
individuals.
LOSAR 25MG TABLET is not recommended for use in
patients allergic to losartan. It is also not recommended for use in
patients with severely impaired liver function and kidney function.
Before taking the medicine, inform your doctor if you have a history of
angioedema and/or suffering from excessive vomiting/diarrhoea, primary
hyperaldosteronism kidney problems. LOSAR 25MG TABLET is not recommended
for use in early pregnancy and must not be taken when a woman is more
than 3 months pregnant since it may cause serious harm to the baby if
used after 3-months of pregnancy. It is not known whether the medicine
is excreted in human milk, hence consult your doctor before taking the
medicine.
It is not recommended for use in children under 6 years
of age. The most common side effects are dizziness, general weakness,
tiredness, low blood sugar, changes in kidney function (associated with
signs such as decreased urine output, edema, shortness of breath) and/or
anaemia. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.
Uses Of LOSAR 25MG TABLET
It is used to manage:
- mild to moderate hypertension
- hypertensive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy
- nephropathy in type 2 diabetic patients
How LOSAR 25MG TABLET Works
LOSAR
25MG TABLET blocks the effects of Angiotensin II (substance produced in
your body which causes narrowing of blood vessels), which leads to
relaxation of blood vessels resulting in low blood pressure in affected
individuals.
How to use LOSAR 25MG TABLET
- Take LOSAR 25MG TABLET as advised by your physician
- Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine
- Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects Of LOSAR 25MG TABLET
Common Side Effects of LOSAR 25MG TABLET:
- dizziness, general weakness, tiredness
- low blood pressure orthostatic hypotension Â
- signs of low blood sugar such as fast heartbeat, shaking, sweating and/or hunger
- signs of changes in kidney function such as decreased urine output, oedema, shortness of breath
- abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea
Stop taking LOSAR 25MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- signs
of severe allergic reactions such as rash, itching, swelling of the
face, lips, mouth/throat that may cause difficulty in swallowing or
breathing
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
LOSAR
25MG TABLET is not recommended in early pregnancy and must not be taken
when more than 3 months pregnant, as it may cause serious harm to the
baby if used after 3 months of pregnancy. Â
Breastfeeding
Consult your doctor
It is not known whether the medicine is excreted in human milk, hence consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Driving and Using Machines
Use with Caution
Do not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy or drowsy after taking LOSAR 25MG TABLET.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
LOSAR
25MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with impaired kidney
function. It should be taken with caution in patients with narrowing of
blood vessels to one or both the kidneys and in patients who had
recently received kidney transplant. Â
Liver
Consult your doctor
LOSAR
25MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severely
impaired liver function. It should be used with caution in patients
having impaired liver function. Â
Allergy
Contraindicated
Do not take LOSAR 25MG TABLET if you are allergic to Losartan and/or any other ingredients of this medicine.
Heart Disease
Use with Caution
LOSAR
25MG TABLET should be taken with caution in patients having heart
failure, problems in heart valve and heart muscle, cardiac arrythmia
(irregular and fast heartbeat), coronary heart disease. Â
Use In Pediatrics
Consult your doctor
LOSAR
25MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children under 6 years of age
and also in children suffering from kidney and/or liver problems. The
medicine is recommended for used in children and adolescents (aged 6 to
18 years) after consulting the doctor.
Use In Geriatrics
Use with Caution
LOSAR 25MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients (aged above 75 years). Â
Others
LOSAR 25MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you have:
- diabetes and managed with blood pressure lowering medicine containing aliskiren
Before taking LOSAR 25MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you:
- have a history of angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, throat and/or tongue)
- suffer from excessive vomiting/diarrhoea leading to extreme loss of fluid and/or salt in your body
- suffer from primary hyperaldosteronism (a syndrome associated with increased secretion of aldosterone hormone)
- suffer from cerebrovascular disease (caused by a reduced blood circulation to the brain)
- salt-restricted diet
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug Interactions:
Before taking LOSAR 25MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- diuretics (Ex. furosemide, bumetanide)
- potassium-sparing diuretics (Ex. amiloride, triamterene, spironolactone)
- angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (Ex. enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril)
- aliskiren Â
- beta blockers (Ex. atenolol, propranolol, carvedilol)
- Anticoagulants (Ex. heparin)
- Antibiotics (Ex. trimethoprim) Â
- potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes
- antidepressants (Ex. citalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine)
- antipsychotic agents (Ex. haloperidol, thioridazine)
- skeletal muscle relaxants (Ex. baclofen)
- cytoprotectants (Ex. amifostine)
- cox-2 inhibitors (Ex. meloxicam, etodolac)
- Antimanic agents (Ex. lithium)
Overdosage:
If
you or anyone else accidentally take too much of LOSAR 25MG TABLET,
consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. The most
common symptoms of overdose are low blood pressure, fast heartbeat and
slow heartbeat.
| Weight | 25 g |
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