Losacar H 50/12.50 mg

Losar H-50/12.50 (Losartan potassium)

Losar H is a combination medicine that contains Losartan potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide as the main active ingredients.

Losartan potassium is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist and is used mainly to treat hypertension. It prevents the blood vessels from narrowing, which improves the flow of blood and lowers the blood pressure. Losartan potassium was the first angiotensin antagonist to be marketed.

Hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic agent helps to prevent body excess of salt that causes water retention. Both the agents combined to produce antihypertensive effect and are administered in various other cardiovascular diseases like:

• Edema
• Liver cirrhosis
• Chronic heart failure
• Kidney disorders

What is Losar H used for?

As with all angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonists, Losar H is used in treating hypertension. Hypertension is a condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your arterial walls is high enough that it may eventually cause heart related problems.

The drug may also delay progression of diabetic neuropathy and is related to a positive clinical outcome in that regard. Losar is a suitable pharmacological drug for the reduction of kidney disease progression in patients with hypertension, type II diabetes, and proteinuria.

How does Losar H work?

Losar H tablets contain Losartan potassium, which belongs to a group of drugs called angiotensin-II receptor antagonists. Angiotensin II is a potent vasoconstrictor, the primary vasoactive hormone of the rennin-angiotensin system and an essential component in the pathophysiology of hypertension. It also stimulates the secretion of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex. Losartan potassium and its principal active metabolite blocks the aldosterone-secreting and vasoconstrictor effects of angiotensin II by specifically blocking the binding of angiotensin to the AT₁ found in adrenal gland and vascular smooth muscle.

Hydrochlorothiazide works by increasing the excretion of water and salt out of the body. It reduces the blood pressure within the blood vessels by removing electrolytes and water from the blood stream.

What are the different doses of Losar?

Losar tablets are available to buy online in Losar H50/12.50 mg strength. Buy Losar H-50/12.5 mg online from our website, premiumrxdrugs.com at a much lower price.

What does Losar H contain?

Each Losar H tablet contains 50 mg Losartan potassium and 12.50 mg Hydrochlorothiazide as the main active ingredients.

What are the side effects of Losar H?

Tell your physician as soon as possible if you do no not feel well while consuming Losar. This drug helps most people, but it may have undesirable side-effects in a few people. All drugs have side effects. Sometimes they are severe, most of the time they are not. You may need physician's consultation if you get some of the side effects. Some common side effects of Losar are as follows:

• Lightheadedness
• Dizziness
• Swelling in ankles and feet
• Flushing
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Trouble breathing
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Pain in the chest
• Hypotension

Inform your physician if you observe anything else that is making you feel unwell.

What medications interact with Losar H?

Please tell your physician, if you are consuming any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Your physician or pharmacist may wish to alter your dose, if you are consuming any of the following.

• Aliskiren
• Indomethacin
• Naproxen
• Spironolactone
• Furosemide
• Ibuprofen
• Diuretics
• Ramipril
• Medicines containing potassium

These drugs may be affected by Losar or may affect how well Losar works. You may need a different amount of medicines, or you may need to consume different medicines. You physician has more information on drugs to be careful with or avoid while consuming Losar.

When should Losar H not be used?

• It should not be used in patients with known hypersensitivity to any componenets of the drug.
• Coadministration with aliskiren in patients with diabetes is contraindicated.

How should Losar H be taken?

Losartan potassium is available as tablets for oral administration. 25 to 100 mg is the preferred dosage and it is to be consumed as once daily. You may take the medicine without or without food. One should swallow the tablet as whole, do not break or crush or chew the tablets. If you crush the tablet, the entire drug will be released at once and may cause side effects.

• When you buy Losar H online, go through the information provided by the manufacturer website as well. Follow your physician’s directions and the instructions on the medication label too.
• The dose will be decided by the physician based on the type of condition, the age of the patient and his/her medical condition.
• Do not alter the dosing schedule, unless your physician advises you to do so.

How long should you take Losar H ?

Continue taking it for as long as your physician recommends. Take your medicine at the same time each day as this will help you to remember to take it regularly. If you have trouble remembering your doses, ask your physician for some tips.

Missed dose of Losar H

If you miss the dose take it as soon as you remember, but if it is too late, then skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the correct scheduled time. Do not take two doses at the same time.

How should Losar H be stored?

• It should be stored at room temperature.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and away from pets. Avoid exposure to light, moisture, and heat.
• Do not place it in the bathroom or near a sink.
• Do not take any medicine after the expiry date, which is mentioned on the carton.