Lot 50 mg Tablet

How to use Lot 50 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lot 50 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Lot 50 mg Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.

Expert Advice

• You have been prescribed Lot 50 mg Tablet to improve your blood pressure.
• Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack & stroke.
• It may also be used to treat chronic (long-standing) heart failure.
• It protects kidney function which is especially useful for people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney diseases.
• It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Take it preferably at bedtime and rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
• It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
• Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you conceive while taking Lot 50 mg Tablet.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Can I feel dizzy after taking Lot?

Yes, the use of Lot can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly get up from lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

Q. Can I stop taking Lot if I feel well?

No, keep using Lot as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Lot suddenly may lead to serious complications such as heart attack and stroke.

Q. What are some of the lifestyle changes I should make while using Lot?

Making lifestyle changes while taking Lot can boost your health. Avoid smoking, as smoking increases your risk of having heart attack and stroke. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight. You should maintain a healthy diet by including fruits and vegetable in your meals. Regular exercise can make your heart strong and reduce the risk of heart attack.