Losartan (50mg)
Lostar 50mg Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night. However, try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use.Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects. Dizziness, particularly after the first dose, is known to occur in some people. This may be associated with headaches. Let your doctor know if these side effects bother you or do not go away.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Lostar
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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. Lostar 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Lostar 50mg Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the 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.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lostar 50mg Tablet.
Lostar 50mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Lostar 50mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
It is not known whether Lostar 50mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Lostar 50mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lostar 50mg Tablet is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.
Lostar 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lostar 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Lostar 50mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Yes, the use of Lostar 50mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly get up from a lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Lostar 50mg Tablet is used by many people for reducing blood pressure levels. This medicine generally has very few side effects. In addition to lowering blood pressure, it also protects kidney function in high blood pressure patients having diabetes and impaired kidney function (diabetic nephropathy). It is also used to treat chronic heart failure when treatment with other medicines fails to prove effective. It also helps to decrease the risk of stroke in patients who are hypertensive and have thicker left ventricle (heart chamber).
Lifestyle changes play a major role in keeping you healthy if you are taking Lostar 50mg Tablet. Avoid taking excess salt in your diet and find ways to reduce or manage stress in your life. Practice yoga or meditation or take up a hobby. Ensure that you have a sound sleep every night as this also helps to reduce stress levels and helps to keep your blood pressure normal. Stop smoking and alcohol consumption as this helps in lowering your blood pressure and preventing heart problems. Exercise regularly and take a balanced diet that includes whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, and fat-free products. Consult your doctor if you need any further guidance to get the maximum benefit of Lostar 50mg Tablet and to keep yourself healthy.
You may have to take Lostar 50mg Tablet for a long term, even life long. Lostar 50mg Tablet only controls blood pressure but does not cure it. Talk to your doctor in case you have any concerns regarding Lostar 50mg Tablet, but do not stop taking it without consulting the doctor.
No, Lostar 50mg Tablet does not cause weight gain. However, if the medicine starts affecting your kidney function then your body may swell due to the accumulation of water, resulting in weight gain. Call your doctor if you experience unexplained weight gain or swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands.
Long-term use of Lostar 50mg Tablet is generally considered to be safe. However, in some cases, long-term use of Lostar 50mg Tablet may adversely affect the functioning of the kidneys. Therefore, the doctor may prescribe regular blood tests to keep a track of how well the kidneys are working.
Yes, Lostar 50mg Tablet may impair the kidney function of patients, especially those who have severe heart failure, chronic kidney disease, or narrow or blocked blood vessels that lead to the kidneys (renal artery stenosis). It may also affect kidney function in patients who have experienced severe fluid loss or dehydration due to vomiting, diarrhea, or excessive use of diuretics. Therefore, Lostar 50mg Tablet should be used cautiously in these patients and their kidney function should be regularly monitored.
The blood pressure-lowering effect of Lostar 50mg Tablet can be seen after about 6 hours of taking it. The effect of the medicine lasts for about 24 hours. However, you may have to take the medicine for about 3-6 weeks to see the full benefits.
Take Lostar 50mg Tablet exactly as per your doctor’s advice. Lostar 50mg Tablet tablets are meant for oral intake. Swallow the tablet with water. You can take it with or without food. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for. It is recommended that you take your first dose before bedtime, as it can make you dizzy. After taking the first dose, you can take it at any time of the day but try to take it at the same time each day.
Taking Lostar 50mg Tablet during the last 6 months of pregnancy can cause serious harm or even endanger the life of the unborn baby. Hence, it is important to inform the doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking Lostar 50mg Tablet, stop taking Lostar 50mg Tablet and call your doctor immediately.
