Omnitan H Tablet (Losartan 50mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg)

Description

Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet is a combination medicine consisting of Hydrochlorothiazide and Losartan. It is used for the treatment of high blood pressure.

Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet decreases blood pressure by relaxing your blood vessels, promoting smooth blood flow and increasing water excretion from your body. Therefore, this medicine also reduces the risk of heart attack (a blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle) and stroke (damage to the brain from interruption of its blood supply).

Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet shows some side effects like nausea, headache, dry mouth, and an upset stomach. You may experience frequent urination while taking this medicine as a result of its activity, and this is not a side effect of the medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst.

Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet may cause dizziness, therefore avoid driving vehicles or operating machines. Rise slowly from sitting or lying position if you feel dizzy while on Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet treatment. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, seek a doctor’s consultation at the earliest. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it.

Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet can be taken in the morning to avoid frequent urination at night. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet should be used with caution if you have a kidney problem, liver condition, or diabetes. Frequent monitoring of your heart, liver, kidney functions and electrolytes levels may be required to use this medicine safely. Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines before starting the treatment.

Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet is not recommended for use in children and pregnant women and mothers who breastfeed.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet
Increased urination
Itching or rash
Abdominal pain
Dry mouth
Weakness
Nausea and Vomiting
Fast heartbeat
Chest pain
Dizziness
Diarrhoea
Swelling of face and lips
Headache
Muscle cramps
Sleeplessnes
Cough

Uses of Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Hypertension
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a condition in which the force exerted by the blood on the blood vessel walls is high. Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet is used to reduce blood pressure.

When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid taking Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet if you are previously allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Anuria
Anuria is a condition where the kidney is unable to produce urine. Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet should be avoided for use in people with anuria due to adverse effects.
Aliskiren
The use of Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet together with Aliskiren in the elderly population with diabetes and kidney problem may not give the desired effect but rather causes major side effects. Hence avoid using it.
Kidney disease
Do not take Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet if you have a severe renal impairment (CrCl < 30 ml/min) due to the increased risk of worsening of compromised kidneys.
Liver disease
Do not use Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet in people with a history of cholestatic jaundice (a condition of reduced bile flow from the liver to the small intestine) or liver conditions associated with prior use of this medicine.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Use of Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet should be avoided during pregnancy (especially in the 2nd and 3rd trimester) as it may cause side effects on your foetus. Hence your doctor may advise a safer alternative with the same medicinal effect based on your clinical condition.
Breast-feeding
It is not known whether Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet passes into breast milk. Hence is not recommended for use during breastfeeding. Your doctor may advise a safer alternative with the same medicinal effect based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Volume and electrolyte depletion
Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet may alter the electrolyte levels in some people having kidney and liver conditions. Close monitoring of blood pressure and electrolyte levels is recommended for such people.
Kidney diseases
There may be increased levels of urea (Azotemia) in your blood when Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet is used in people with severe renal problems. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while taking this medicine.
Hypotension
Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet may cause symptomatic hypotension in some people with volume depletion or those treated with high-dose diuretics. Hence, better to start the treatment at reduced doses.
Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia (a condition with an increase in the potassium levels in the blood) is one of the side effects of Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet. Hence, this medicine should be used with extreme caution in people using potassium-containing supplements or medicines.
Use in children
Do not use Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet in children due to the lack of safety and efficacy data.
Primary hyperaldosteronism
Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet may not be effective in treating people with primary hyperaldosteronism (Primary aldosteronism is a rare condition in which the hormone aldosterone, which regulates sodium and potassium in the blood, is overproduced, resulting in high blood pressure).
Driving or operating machines
Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet may cause dizziness and a decrease in blood pressure. Avoid performing any activities that require high mental alertness, like driving vehicles or operating machines.

Dosage
Missed Dose
If you missed a dose of Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose timing is near, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at your usual time. Do not double the dose.
Overdose
Never take Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of this medicine, consult your doctor at the earliest.

Interactions

General Instructions
Take Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor.
Drink plenty of water and electrolytes to avoid dehydration.
Take Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet around the same time every day so that it is easy to remember.
Try taking this medicine during the daytime to avoid frequent urination at night.
It is given for the long term so do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.
To get maximum benefits from the treatment, you should also adopt lifestyle changes like eating low sodium and low-fat diet, exercising regularly, quitting smoking, etc.
Avoid potassium-rich foods like bananas, oranges etc. while taking Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet.
Monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes levels is necessary while taking Omnitan H (12.5/50 mg) Tablet.
This medicine can cause dizziness, so be careful while standing up from a sitting position.
Do not break, crush or chew the tablet in your mouth.