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Angitor 50 mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

LOSARTAN-50MG

Uses:

High blood pressure (hypertension), Prevention of heart failure

Medicinal Benefits:

Angitor 50 mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and prevent heart failure. Angitor 50 mg Tablet is an angiotensin II receptor blocker that blocks the action of a hormone called angiotensin II in the body that causes narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure. Thereby, lowers high blood pressure by widening and relaxing blood vessels.

FAQs

No, Angitor 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially in the second and third trimesters as it may harm the developing baby. Therefore, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Angitor 50 mg Tablet .

You are not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of Angitor 50 mg Tablet as it may cause Angitor 50 mg Tablet overdose resulting in symptoms such as low blood pressure, fast or slow heartbeat. However, if you experience any of these symptoms while taking Angitor 50 mg Tablet , please consult a doctor immediately.

No, you are not recommended to take ibuprofen with Angitor 50 mg Tablet as co-administration of these two medicines may reduce the effect of Angitor 50 mg Tablet and increase the risk of impaired kidney function. However, if you experience loss of appetite, sudden weight loss or weight gain, weakness, muscle cramps, vomiting, nausea, decreased or increased urination, irregular heart rhythm and fluid retention, please consult a doctor immediately. If you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted to use safely.

No, you are not recommended to take potassium supplements with Angitor 50 mg Tablet as it may increase the levels of potassium in blood (hyperkalaemia). However, please consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Angitor 50 mg Tablet .

Angitor 50 mg Tablet may be safe for diabetic patients if it is prescribed by a doctor. Angitor 50 mg Tablet protects kidney and slows down the decrease of kidney function in hypertensive (high blood pressure) type 2 diabetic patients.

If you have any kidney problems, it is advised to inform your doctor before taking Angitor 50 mg Tablet . Angitor 50 mg Tablet may worsen kidneys function if there is any existing kidney problem. However, if you experience unexplained weight gain, swelling in feet, ankles or hands, please consult your doctor immediately.