REPACE A TABLET

Uses and Benefits of REPACE A TABLET (LOSARTAN+AMLODIPINE)

This combination medicine is mainly used to treat high blood pressure in adults who need more than one medicine to control it.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Treating high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Controlling blood pressure when a single medicine is not enough
• Reducing long-term risk of heart and kidney complications linked to high blood pressure

HOW IT WORKS

• Losartan blocks a chemical called angiotensin II that tightens blood vessels
• Amlodipine relaxes blood vessel walls by blocking calcium entry into muscle cells
• Together they lower blood pressure more effectively than either medicine alone

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• It is not a painkiller
• It is not used for sudden chest pain or heart attack treatment
• It is not a cure for high blood pressure; it only controls it
• It should not be used to treat low blood pressure or dizziness unrelated to hypertension

Side Effects of REPACE A TABLET (LOSARTAN+AMLODIPINE)

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Dizziness
• Swelling of ankles or feet
• Tiredness or fatigue
• Headache
• Flushing (warmth or redness of skin)

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Muscle cramps
• Low blood pressure symptoms like light-headedness on standing

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat (allergic reaction)
• Difficulty breathing
• Severe dizziness or fainting
• Chest pain
• Very slow or very fast heartbeat
• Signs of kidney problems such as reduced urination or swelling

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

How to Use REPACE A TABLET (LOSARTAN+AMLODIPINE)

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once a day
• Swallow the tablet whole with water
• Can be taken with or without food, but try to take it at the same time every day
• Do not stop taking it suddenly even if you feel well, as blood pressure can rise again
• Continue taking it for as long as your doctor recommends

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one
• Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack
• Do not store in the bathroom or near a sink

Safety Information and Precautions for REPACE A TABLET (LOSARTAN+AMLODIPINE)

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and should be used only under a doctor's supervision.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are pregnant or planning pregnancy
• Are breastfeeding
• Are allergic to losartan, amlodipine, or other similar medicines
• Have severe liver disease
• Have very low blood pressure

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have kidney disease
• Have liver problems
• Have heart failure or a history of heart attack
• Are diabetic
• Are on a low-salt diet or take potassium supplements
• Are elderly or have severe narrowing of heart valves (aortic stenosis)

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other blood pressure medicines
• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
• NSAID painkillers like ibuprofen or diclofenac
• Lithium
• Certain antifungal or HIV medicines
• Other calcium channel blockers

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I take this medicine with other blood pressure tablets?

Only if your doctor has specifically prescribed a combination; do not add other medicines on your own.

Will this medicine make me feel dizzy?

Some people feel mild dizziness, especially when starting treatment or standing up quickly; it usually improves with time.

Can I stop the medicine once my blood pressure is normal?

• No, stopping suddenly can cause blood pressure to rise again; continue as advised by your doctor.
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