Losartan 50mg + Hctz 12.5mg

Losartan 50mg + Hctz 12.5mg — Uses and Benefits

This combination medicine is mainly used to treat high blood pressure in adults who are not adequately controlled by a single medicine alone.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Treating high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Reducing the risk of stroke in people with high blood pressure and heart enlargement
• Sometimes used to protect the kidneys in people with high blood pressure and diabetes

HOW IT WORKS

• Losartan blocks a chemical called angiotensin II that tightens blood vessels, helping them relax and widen
• HCTZ is a diuretic (water pill) that helps the body get rid of excess salt and fluid through urine
• Together they lower blood pressure more effectively than either medicine alone

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for emergency treatment of very high blood pressure crisis
• Not a painkiller or fever medicine
• Not used to treat infections
• Not recommended for use during pregnancy

How to Use Losartan 50mg + Hctz 12.5mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once a day
• Can be taken with or without food
• Swallow the tablet with a glass of water; do not crush or chew unless advised
• Try to take it at the same time every day to maintain steady effect
• Continue taking it regularly even if you feel well, as blood pressure control needs continuous treatment

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember on the same day
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue as usual
• 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 the tablets in their original pack until use
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Losartan 50mg + Hctz 12.5mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Dizziness
• Tiredness or weakness
• Headache
• Increased urination

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Muscle cramps
• Low blood pressure symptoms like feeling faint on standing
• Dry mouth or increased thirst
• Nausea or upset stomach
• Mild skin rash

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing (allergic reaction)
• Severe dizziness or fainting
• Very low urine output or signs of kidney problems
• Irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, or confusion (possible electrolyte imbalance)
• Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
• Severe skin reaction with blistering or peeling

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

Losartan 50mg + Hctz 12.5mg — Safety Information and Precautions

This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription in India.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are pregnant or planning pregnancy
• Are allergic to losartan, HCTZ, or other sulfonamide-derived medicines
• Have severe kidney disease or are unable to pass urine
• Have uncontrolled diabetes with severe kidney issues

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have liver or kidney disease
• Have diabetes
• Have gout or high uric acid levels
• Are breastfeeding
• Are on a low-salt diet or have electrolyte imbalances
• Have had recent heavy vomiting or diarrhoea

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other blood pressure medicines
• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
• Lithium
• NSAID painkillers like ibuprofen or diclofenac used regularly
• Diabetes medicines
• Other diuretics

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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

No, do not stop without consulting your doctor, as blood pressure can rise again if treatment is stopped suddenly.

Will this medicine make me urinate more?

Yes, especially in the initial days, since one component helps remove excess fluid from the body.

Can I take this medicine with alcohol?

• Alcohol can increase the blood pressure-lowering effect and cause dizziness, so it is best to limit or avoid it.
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