Losartas 50 Tablet (Losartan 50mg)

Description

Losartas 50 MG Tablet is a blood pressure-lowering medicine. It is used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. It is also used to reduce the risk of stroke (a condition that occurs due to reduced blood supply to the brain). Losartas 50 MG Tablet works by relaxing your blood vessels and lowering your blood pressure.

Losartas 50 MG Tablet may cause common side effects such as fatigue, low blood pressure, cold hands and feet, headache, indigestion, diarrhoea, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen. This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Hence avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you feel dizzy or drowsy.

Losartas 50 MG Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of this medicine in your body. Appropriate lifestyle changes like a low salt and low-fat diet and regular exercise will help to get maximum benefits from the treatment. You may have to take this medicine for the long term. Hence, avoid discontinuing it without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen your condition.

Losartas 50 MG Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have lung, liver, kidney, or heart problems before beginning treatment with this medicine. Also, inform your doctor about all your current medicines to avoid any undesired effects.

Losartas 50 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in children below six years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Losartas 50 MG Tablet
Cosart 50 MG Tablet
Cipla Ltd.
Losagard 50 MG Tablet
Lupin Ltd.
Losar 50 MG Tablet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Lot 50 MG Tablet
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Resilo 50 MG Tablet
Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Losartas 50 MG Tablet
Stomach pain
Difficulty or painful urination
Back pain
Chest tightness
Dizziness
Weakness in arms, hands, legs or feet
Sore throat
Drowsiness
Headache
Cough
Edema
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Low blood pressure
Low blood sugar levels
High potassium levels in the blood

Uses of Losartas 50 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Hypertension
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition in which your blood pressure is consistently higher than normal. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but if left untreated, it may increase your risk of heart problems and stroke (damage to your brain resulting from reduced/blocked blood supply). Losartas 50 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension.
Diabetic Nephropathy
Diabetic Nephropathy is a condition that causes damage to the kidneys due to increased blood sugar levels. This results in increased protein levels in your urine. Losartas 50 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of kidney problems if you have type-II diabetes mellitus and hypertension. It helps protect your kidneys and prevent further damage.
Hypertension with left ventricular hypertrophy
Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is the thickening of the left chamber of the heart resulting in decreased pumping efficiency. It may occur if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure. Losartas 50 MG Tablet helps to reduce the risk of stroke if you have high blood pressure and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH).

Related Products

List of related products
Losartas 100 MG Tablet
Losartas 25 MG Tablet

When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid taking Losartas 50 MG Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Aliskiren
Aliskiren is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure. Coadministration of Aliskiren and Losartas 50 MG Tablet may increase your risk of serious side effects such as kidney problems, hypotension (low blood pressure), and hyperkalaemia (high blood potassium levels). This risk is especially higher if you have diabetes (high blood sugar levels) or pre-existing kidney problems. Hence concurrent use is not recommended if you have diabetes and/or severe kidney problems.
Severe liver disease
Losartas 50 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you have severe liver problems as it may further worsen your condition.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Losartas 50 MG Tablet is unsafe for use during pregnancy as it can cause harm to your developing foetus.
Breast-feeding
Due to the lack of safety information, Losartas 50 MG Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding.
General warnings
Hyperkalaemia
Losartas 50 MG Tablet may cause hyperkalaemia (high blood potassium levels). This may increase your risk of heart rhythm problems. Avoid potassium-rich foods (potatoes, bananas, etc) and potassium supplements during treatment with this medicine.
Impaired liver function
Losartas 50 MG Tablet is metabolized and broken down by the liver and should be used with caution if you have pre-existing liver problems, as it may increase the risk of undesired effects. Your doctor may closely monitor your liver function and recommend dose adjustments based on your clinical condition.
Use in children
Losartas 50 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in children below six years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not established.
Lifestyle modifications
While taking Losartas 50 MG Tablet, follow certain lifestyle modifications such as:
-Taking a low salt diet
-Maintaining an appropriate body weight by doing regular exercise
-Quitting smoking and limiting alcohol intake
This will help you to get maximum benefits from the treatment.
Driving or operating machines
Losartas 50 MG Tablet may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some cases. Hence, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you feel dizzy or drowsy during treatment with this medicine.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Try not to skip a dose of Losartas 50 MG Tablet. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.
Overdose
Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Contact your doctor if you suspect an overdose with Losartas 50 MG Tablet.

General Instructions

Take Losartas 50 MG Tablet with or without food. Do not take more or less than the prescribed dose.

Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen your condition.

Losartas 50 MG Tablet may cause an increase in your blood potassium levels. Your doctor may suggest tests to periodically monitor your blood potassium levels while you are taking this medicine.

Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you feel dizzy or drowsy after taking Losartas 50 MG Tablet.