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Losacar 50 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

LOSARTAN-50MG

Uses:

High blood pressure (hypertension), Prevention of heart failure

Medicinal Benefits:

Losacar 50 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and prevent heart failure. Losacar 50 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, Losacar 50 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 Losacar 50 Tablet .

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

No, you are not recommended to take ibuprofen with Losacar 50 Tablet as co-administration of these two medicines may reduce the effect of Losacar 50 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 Losacar 50 Tablet as it may increase the levels of potassium in blood (hyperkalaemia). However, please consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Losacar 50 Tablet .

Losacar 50 Tablet may be safe for diabetic patients if it is prescribed by a doctor. Losacar 50 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 Losacar 50 Tablet . Losacar 50 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.