INTRODUCTION ABOUT LOSACAR 50MG TABLET

LOSACAR 50MG 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.

LOSACAR 50MG 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. LOSACAR 50MG 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 LOSACAR 50MG TABLET

It is used to manage:

• mild to moderate hypertension
• hypertensive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy
• nephropathy in type 2 diabetic patients

HOW LOSACAR 50MG TABLET WORKS

LOSACAR 50MG 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.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Take LOSACAR 50MG 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 LOSACAR 50MG TABLET

Common Side Effects of LOSACAR 50MG TABLET:

• dizziness, general weakness, tiredness
• low blood pressure orthostatic hypotension  
• 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 LOSACAR 50MG 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

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before taking LOSACAR 50MG 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  
• beta blockers (Ex. atenolol, propranolol, carvedilol)
• Anticoagulants (Ex. heparin)
• Antibiotics (Ex. trimethoprim)  
• 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 LOSACAR 50MG 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.

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