How Losar 25 Mg
(Losartan) Works?
Losar 25 mg has an active
ingredient, Losartan, is an alpha and beta blocker. It basically lowers
blood pressure by slowing heart rate and relaxing blood vessels to improve
blood flow to organ.
Before You Use Losar 25 Mg (Losartan):
Make sure that:
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You are not allergic to Losartan
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You do not take alcohol
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Your doctor knows about your medical history (about your
Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease and Medications, Food Habits,
Supplements, etc.)
What Should You Avoid While Taking Losar 25 Mg (Losartan)?
·
You should avoid taking alcohol
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You should avoid Driving as it may cause Dizziness
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You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions
When Not To Use Losar 25 Mg (Losartan)?
You should not take Losar
25 mg if you:
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Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity
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Have Severe Liver/Kidney Ailments
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Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding
Tell Your Doctor If You:
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Have Allergy To The Tablet
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Have Diabetes
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Have any Kidney/Liver Disease
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Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs
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Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive
·
Are Breastfeeding
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Have any other Dysfunction or Disease
Dosage:
Losar 25 mg contains an
active ingredient, Losartan, which is used in the treatment of Hypertension,
Angina (Chest Pain) and Heart Failure. It is available in various strengths and
substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should consult your
doctor for duration of dosage and frequency as age and severity of the disease
differ from person to person.
Adults are advised to
take Losar 25 mg at a fixed time with food as instructed by your Doctor. Try to
take it regularly by time for better effects. This should not be given in
children below age 6 years/ Pregnant Population.
How Much Of The Losar 25 Mg (Losartan) to Be Used?
Losar 25 mg is available
in various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores,
and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s
prescriptions and instructions to take Losar 25 mg.
How To Take The Losar 25 Mg (Losartan)?
Losar 25 mg dose should
be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You must swallow the
tablet as a whole with water. Do not chew or crush it. It is better to take it
with food. Losar 25 mg is preferably taken regularly on time as directed by
your physician.
For How Long Should You Continue Using Losar 25 Mg (Losartan)?
You are always advised to
take Losar 25 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this
medicine yourself. You are not advised to take it in larger amount or for a
longer time than recommended.
Overdose?
Contact your doctor
immediately if you suspect an Overdose.
Missed Dose?
You should try to take
every dose of Losar 25 mg at a fixed time. A missed dose of Losar 25 mg should
be taken as soon as you remember. Just skip the dose if it is the time for the
next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.
What Are The Side Effects Of The Losar 25 Mg (Losartan)?
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Stomach Pain
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Chills
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Difficulty or Painful Urination
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Fast Heartbeats
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Back Pain
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Chest Tightness
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Dizziness
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Weakness in Arms, Hands, Legs or Feet
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Nasal Congestion
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Sore Throat
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Acid or Sour Stomach
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Heartburn
What Are The Common Drug Interactions?
Few medicines have been
reported to interact with Losar 25 mg. It can produce some adverse effects or
cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you
are on other medication or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following
medicines:
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Insulin
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Diclofenac
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Dexamethasone
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Captopril
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Aliskiren
It also interacts with
the following diseased conditions:
· Congestive Heart Failure