Losar-A Tablet

Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine)

What Is The Generic Name For Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine)?

Losartan + Amlodipine is the generic version for Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine)

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine)?

• Losartan

About Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine)

Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine) contains an active ingredient, Losartan, which is used in the treatment of Hypertension and Chest Pain and available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer:

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine).

Strength:

Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine) contains an active ingredient, Losartan, 100 mg which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine)?

Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine) is used in the treatment of:

• Hypertension
• Angina (Chest Pain)
• Diabetic Nephropathy

How Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine) Works?

Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine) 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-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Losartan
• You do not take alcohol
• 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-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine)?

• You should avoid taking alcohol
• You should avoid Driving as it may cause Dizziness
• You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine)?

You should not take Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine) if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity
• Have Severe Liver/Kidney Ailments
• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:

• Have Allergy To The Tablet
• Have Diabetes
• Have any Kidney/Liver Disease
• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs
• Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive
• Are Breastfeeding
• Have any other Dysfunction or Disease

Dosage:

Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine) 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-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine) 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-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine) to Be Used?

Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine) 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-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine).

How To Take The Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine)?

Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine) 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-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine) is preferably taken regularly on time as directed by your physician.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine)?

You are always advised to take Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine) 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-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine) at a fixed time. A missed dose of Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine) 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-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine)?

• Stomach Pain
• Chills
• Difficulty or Painful Urination
• Fast Heartbeats
• Back Pain
• Chest Tightness
• Dizziness
• Weakness in Arms, Hands, Legs or Feet
• Nasal Congestion
• Sore Throat
• Acid or Sour Stomach
• Heartburn

What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine). 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:

• Insulin
• Diclofenac
• Dexamethasone
• Captopril
• Aliskiren

It also interacts with the following diseased conditions:

• Congestive Heart Failure

Warning And Precaution:

Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine) can worsen the conditions like:

• Hypokalemia
• Hypotension
• Impaired Liver Function
• It should not be given to Pregnant and Breastfeeding women
• Always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from all these conditions

Things To Remember:

• Regular Exercise and Proper Diet is necessary
• Keep out of reach of children
• Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine
• Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

Indications:

Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine) should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Always take the doses on time for a persistent effect.

Storage:

Store the Losar-A Tablet (Losartan + Amlodipine) at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and not damaged.