Lostat 50 mg Tablet 15's belongs to a class of drugs known as angiotensin II receptor blockers that are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and lower the risk of stroke in certain people with heart disease. Hypertension is a medical condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently (<140/90) in the arteries. Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood as effectively as it should.

Lostat 50 mg Tablet 15's contains Losartan which works by blocking the action of a hormone called angiotensin II thereby preventing blood vessels from narrowing, in turn lowering the blood pressure and improving the overall blood flow. Besides this, it also protects your kidneys if you have both kidney disease and diabetes.

Take Lostat 50 mg Tablet 15's irrespective of food daily at the same time and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how many doses you should take based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, tiredness, low blood pressure, weakness, anaemia (lack of blood), hyperkalaemia (high potassium levels in the blood), change in kidney function, orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure when standing up from lying or sitting position) or hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar). Most of these side effects of Lostat 50 mg Tablet 15's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Lostat 50 mg Tablet 15's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. It is advised to complete a full course of medication and not stop taking Lostat 50 mg Tablet 15's suddenly as it may cause recurring symptoms or worsen the condition. Lostat 50 mg Tablet 15's is not recommended for pregnant, breastfeeding women, and children below six years of age. Do not consume alcohol with Lostat 50 mg Tablet 15's as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Avoid potassium supplements with Lostat 50 mg Tablet 15's as they may lead to high potassium levels in the blood.

Lostat 50 mg Tablet 15's is used to treat high blood pressure and prevent heart failure. Lostat 50 mg Tablet 15's 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.

• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Low blood pressure
• Weakness
• Anaemia (lack of blood)
• Hyperkalaemia (high potassium levels in blood)
• Changes in kidney function
• Orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure when standing up from lying or sitting position)
• Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)

If you have diabetes, kidney or liver problems, please inform your doctor before taking Lostat 50 mg Tablet 15's. Lostat 50 mg Tablet 15's is not recommended for pregnant women especially in second and third trimesters as it may cause serious harm to the unborn baby (fetus). Therefore, pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Lostat 50 mg Tablet 15's. Do not consume alcohol with Lostat 50 mg Tablet 15's as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Avoid potassium supplements with Lostat 50 mg Tablet 15's as it may lead to high potassium levels in blood. Regular blood tests and blood pressure monitoring are recommended while taking Lostat 50 mg Tablet 15's.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Lostat 50 mg Tablet 15's may have interaction with pain killers (ibuprofen, aspirin), high blood pressure lowering medicines (lisinopril, enalapril, ramipril, benazepril, captopril, fosinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, trandolapril, enalaprilat, aliskiren), water pills (amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene), blood thinners (heparin), muscle relaxant (tizanidine), antibiotics (trimethoprim), and potassium supplements.

Drug- Food Interaction: Lostat 50 mg Tablet 15's may interact with potassium salt substitutes, potassium supplements and grapefruit or its juice.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People with angioedema (swelling of tissue below skin), low blood pressure (hypotension), diabetes, kidney, liver, and heart problems should consult a doctor before taking Lostat 50 mg Tablet 15's.

• IBUPROFEN
• ASPIRIN
• LISINOPRIL
• ENALAPRIL
• RAMIPRIL
• BENAZEPRIL
• CAPTOPRIL
• FOSINOPRIL
• MOEXIPRIL
• PERINDOPRIL
• QUINAPRIL
• ALISKIREN
• AMILORIDE
• SPIRONOLACTONE
• TRIAMTERENE
• HEPARIN
• TIZANIDINE
• TRIMETHOPRIM

• Maintain a low salt diet and minimize eating processed foods as they contain more sodium. Try to replace salt with spices or herbs to add flavour to the food.
• Do regular exercise such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day.
• Chronic stress may also cause high blood pressure. Therefore, avoid stress triggers and make time for yourself to relax and do activities that you enjoy.
• Maintain a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol intake.

• Monitor your blood pressure regularly and if you notice any fluctuations, please consult a doctor.
• Low salt diet and regular exercise are recommended along with Lostat 50 mg Tablet 15's for effective results.

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries. High blood pressure is mostly caused by obesity, diabetes, smoking, high salt intake, stress, lack of physical activity, or aging. Normal blood pressure lies between 90/60 mmHg and 120/80 mmHg. If the blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or greater, it is considered high blood pressure. If it is left untreated, it may lead to heart disease and stroke. Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood as effectively as it should. Heart failure may occur due to certain conditions like high blood pressure, swelling or damage of heart muscle, faulty heart valves, or narrow arteries in the heart. Symptoms of heart failure include tiredness, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, and swollen legs.