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Losar-A Tablet

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Product introduction

Losar-A Tablet contains two medicines, both of which help to control high blood pressure. It lowers the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This will reduce your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke.

Losar-A Tablet may be taken on an empty stomach or along with food. However, it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day, as prescribed by your doctor. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. It’s important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. By lowering your blood pressure, it is reducing your risk of heart attack or stroke so do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You can help this medication work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, and eating a low salt and low-fat diet.

The most common side effects of this medicine include swelling in your ankles or feet (edema), headache, sleepiness, dizziness, tiredness, taste change, and upset stomach. Since it may cause sleepiness and dizziness, do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or will not go away.

Before taking this medicine, 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. While using this medicine, your blood pressure will need to be checked often and your kidney function may also need to be tested.


Benefits of Losar-A Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Both of the medicines in this combination work to lower blood pressure but in different ways. Together they help to relax blood vessels and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This lowers blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.

Side effects of Losar-A Tablet

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 them

Common side effects of Losar-A

  • Sleepiness
  • Ankle swelling
  • Headache
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
  • Dizziness
  • Palpitations
  • Increased potassium level in blood
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Abdominal pain
  • Breathlessness
  • Change in bowel habits
  • Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Visual disturbance

How to use Losar-A 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. Losar-A Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Losar-A Tablet works

Losar-A Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Losartan and Amlodipine which lower blood pressure effectively. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). They work by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Losar-A Tablet.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Losar-A 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Losar-A Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Losar-A Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Losar-A Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Losar-A Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Losar-A Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Losar-A Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Losar-A Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Losar-A Tablet is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.

What if you forget to take Losar-A Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Losar-A Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • Losar-A Tablet is a combination of two medicines that provides better blood pressure control than either medicine alone.
  • Losar-A Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up.  Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. 
  • Avoid consuming alcohol as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine.
  • It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
  • Do not take Losar-A Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
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Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC

Patient concerns

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BP is 190/90, i hv given losar 25 two teblates, pls suggest
Dr. Saurabh Arora
Cardiology
Need to find cause for hypertensionPlease send physician near u for proper examination and blood work up
I am a patient of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.
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FAQs

Q. Are there any special instructions regarding the storage and disposal of this medicine?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Q. Can I feel dizzy after taking Losar-A Tablet?

Yes, the use of Losar-A Tablet can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly rise 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.

Q. Can I use Losar-A Tablet in pregnancy?

No, Losar-A Tablet should be avoided in pregnancy. Its use can cause injury and even endanger the baby. If you conceive while using Losar-A Tablet, stop using it and contact your doctor immediately. Your doctor will recommend to you other ways to lower the blood pressure.

Q. What are some of the lifestyle changes I should make while using Losar-A Tablet?

Lifestyle changes play a major role in keeping you healthy if you are taking Losar-A 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 Losar-A Tablet and to keep yourself healthy.

Q. Can I stop taking Losar-A Tablet if I feel well?

No, do not stop the medication without consulting with the doctor. It should be used strictly as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Losar-A Tablet suddenly may lead to serious complications such as heart attack and stroke.
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References

  1. Amlodipine besylate. New York, New York: Pfizer Labs.; 1987 [revised May 2011]. [Accessed 14 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Drugs.com. Losartan Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Losartan potassium and Amlodipine Tablets I.P. [Patient Information Leaflet]. Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2014. [Accessed 28th Sept. 2023] (online) Available from: External Link

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Address: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
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