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About Tozam Tablet

Tozam Tablet belongs to the class of anti-hypertensive drugs, primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Hypertension is a medical condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries. It is considered as an essential risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Tozam Tablet lowers the blood pressure by widening and relaxing blood vessels. 

Tozam Tablet is a combination of two medicines, namely, Losartan and Amlodipine. Losartan belongs to a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It lowers the blood pressure and increases the blood flow by preventing the narrowing of blood vessels. Losartan is also used to treat stroke and slow down kidney damage in people with type 2 diabetes. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that dilates (widens) blood vessels and increases blood flow. Altogether, it helps to lower high blood pressure, chest pain (angina) and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease. 

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. In some cases, Tozam Tablet can cause side effects like sleepiness, taste changes, ankle swelling, headache, flushing (feeling warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), dizziness, tiredness, palpitations (irregular heartbeat), upset stomach, and hyperkalaemia (increased potassium levels in the blood). Most of these side effects of Tozam Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Tozam Tablet or any other medicines, please inform your doctor. Before taking Tozam Tablet , let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. It is advised to complete the prescribed course, even if you feel better. Please do not stop taking Tozam Tablet on your own, as it may lead to the recurrence of symptoms or worsen the condition. Do not consume alcohol with Tozam Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Avoid potassium supplements with Tozam Tablet as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood.

Uses of Tozam Tablet

High blood pressure (hypertension).

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Tozam Tablet is an anti-hypertensive drug that treats high blood pressure (hypertension). Tozam Tablet lowers the blood pressure by widening and relaxing blood vessels. Tozam Tablet consists of two medicines, namely: Losartan and Amlodipine. Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. It lowers the blood pressure and increases the blood flow by preventing the narrowing of blood vessels. Losartan is also used to treat stroke and slow down kidney damage in people with type 2 diabetes. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that dilates (widens) blood vessels and increases blood flow. Altogether, it helps to lower high blood pressure, chest pain (angina) and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Monitor your blood pressure levels regularly. If you are known to be allergic to Tozam Tablet or have any kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration, please inform your doctor beforehand. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. It is advised to complete the prescribed course, even if you feel better. Complete the course strictly as suggested by the doctor, even if you feel better, to avoid disease recurrence. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Tozam Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Avoid potassium supplements with Tozam Tablet as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmlodipineDantrolene
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How does the drug interact with Tozam Tablet:
Using Tozam Tablet together with dantrolene may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tozam Tablet with Dantrolene can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek medical attention if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Tozam Tablet:
Taking simvastatin with Tozam Tablet may result in considerably higher blood levels of simvastatin and may increase the risk of side effects (liver damage and rhabdomyolysis - an uncommon but serious illness characterized by the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Tozam Tablet with simvastatin can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have unexplained muscular pain, soreness, or weakness while using simvastatin, especially if these symptoms are accompanied by fever or dark-colored urine, consult the doctor immediately. However, if you develop a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Tozam Tablet:
Using Tozam Tablet and phenytoin together may drastically lower Tozam Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Tozam Tablet with phenytoin can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineEnzalutamide
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How does the drug interact with Tozam Tablet:
Using a combination of Tozam Tablet and enzalutamide may drastically lower Tozam Tablet blood levels, making the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tozam Tablet with enzalutamide can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Tozam Tablet:
Coadministration of Tozam Tablet with itraconazole may significantly raise the blood levels and effects of Tozam Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Tozam Tablet and itraconazole may interact, but if prescribed by a doctor, they can be used together. Consult a doctor if you develop chest discomfort, trouble breathing, dizziness or fainting, swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet, or any other of these symptoms. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medication.
How does the drug interact with Tozam Tablet:
Using phenobarbital and Tozam Tablet may drastically lower Tozam Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of phenobarbital with Tozam Tablet can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Tozam Tablet:
Using Tozam Tablet and primidone together may lower Tozam Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Tozam Tablet with primidone can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Tozam Tablet:
Using Tozam Tablet and rifabutin together may lower Tozam Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Tozam Tablet with rifabutin, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Consult the doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineDolasetron
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How does the drug interact with Tozam Tablet:
Using dolasetron together with Tozam Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Tozam Tablet and Dolasetron, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms, like feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or your heart beating irregularly, it's important to call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Tozam Tablet:
Coadministration of Tozam Tablet and carbamazepine together may significantly reduce Tozam Tablet blood levels, making the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Tozam Tablet with carbamazepine, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Common Foods to Avoid:
Lentils, Orange Juice, Oranges, Raisins, Potatoes, Salmon Dried, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Coconut Water, Beans, Beetroot, Broccoli, Bananas, Apricots, Avocado, Yogurt

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tozam Tablet with potassium-containing salt substitutes or potassium supplements can cause high levels of potassium in the blood. Avoid taking potassium-containing salt substitutes or potassium supplements while being treated with Tozam Tablet.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Reduce sodium intake in your diet to maintain your blood pressure.
  • Eat natural and healthy foods by cutting down on high on sodium processed foods.
  • Lose those extra pounds, since being obese can be a risk factor for hypertension.
  • Exercise regularly to maintain good heart health.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol intake.
  • 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.

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Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

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FAQs

Tozam Tablet consists of Losartan and Amlodipine. Losartan lowers the blood pressure and increases the blood flow by preventing the narrowing of blood vessels. Amlodipine dilates (widens) blood vessels and increases blood flow. Altogether, Tozam Tablet helps to lower high blood pressure, chest pain (angina) and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease.

Tozam Tablet can cause high levels of potassium in the blood leading to hyperkalaemia. Hence it is not recommended to use potassium supplements along with Tozam Tablet . However, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines before starting Tozam Tablet .

Do not stop using Tozam Tablet even if you feel better. It should be strictly used as advised by your doctor to avoid the recurrence of symptoms and worsening of the disease.

No, you are advised to inform your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before stopping the medicine. Depending upon your current blood pressure readings, there is a possibility your doctor may lower your medicine dosage and not recommend to discontinue it.

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Special Advise

Keep a check on your daily blood pressure, and if you notice any fluctuations, please consult a doctor. Low salt/sodium diet and regular exercise are recommended along with Tozam Tablet for effective results.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Blood pressure is the measurement of the force that our heart uses to pump blood to all parts of the body. Hypertension is a chronic condition when blood pressure is too high. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. High blood pressure can be diagnosed with the help of a blood pressure monitor or sphygmomanometer. Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart pumps blood out. On the other hand, diastolic pressure is the pressure when your heart is at the resting stage between heartbeats. If your blood pressure is 140/90 mm of Hg, it means the systolic pressure is 140 mm of Hg and, diastolic pressure is 90 mm of Hg. Ideal blood pressure should be between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg.

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