Losartan + Amlodipine

Losartan + Amlodipine — Uses and Benefits

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

How to Use 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

Losartan + Amlodipine — Side Effects

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.

Losartan + Amlodipine — Safety Information and Precautions

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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