Loss 50 Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Losartan (50mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Artus Pharma Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
Out of Stock
Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Loss 50 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attacks and stroke. Loss 50 Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night. However, try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use.
Loss 50 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.
Can I feel dizzy after taking Loss 50 Tablet?
Yes, the use of Loss 50 Tablet may cause dizziness. This may occur when you suddenly get up from a lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Is Loss 50 Tablet a good blood pressure medicine?
Loss 50 Tablet is used by many people for reducing blood pressure levels. This medicine generally has very few side effects. In addition to lowering blood pressure, it also protects kidney function in patients with high blood pressure and diabetic nephropathy (kidney problems associated with diabetes). It is also used to treat chronic heart failure when treatment with other medicines fails to prove effective. It also helps to decrease the risk of stroke in hypertensive patients with a thick left ventricle (heart chamber).
What are some lifestyle changes I should make while using Loss 50 Tablet?
Lifestyle changes play a major role in keeping you healthy if you are taking Loss 50 Tablet. Avoid consuming excessive salt in your diet and find ways to reduce or manage stress in your life. Practice yoga or meditation, or take up a hobby. Ensure that you have good quality sleep every night as this also helps to reduce stress levels and helps keep your blood pressure normal. Quit smoking and alcohol consumption as this helps lower your blood pressure and prevents heart problems. Exercise regularly and follow a balanced diet that includes whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, and fat-free products. Consult your doctor if you need any further guidance to get the maximum benefit of Loss 50 Tablet and to keep yourself healthy.
For how long do I need to take Loss 50 Tablet?
You may need to take Loss 50 Tablet for a long term, even life long. Loss 50 Tablet only controls blood pressure but does not cure it. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns regarding Loss 50 Tablet, but do not stop taking it without consulting the doctor.
Does Loss 50 Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Loss 50 Tablet does not cause weight gain. However, if the medicine starts affecting your kidney function then your body may swell due to the accumulation of water, resulting in weight gain. Call your doctor if you experience unexplained weight gain or swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands.
What are the long-term side effects of Loss 50 Tablet?
Long-term use of Loss 50 Tablet is generally considered to be safe. However, in some cases, long-term use may adversely affect kidney function. Therefore, your doctor may prescribe regular blood tests to keep a track of how well your kidneys are working.
Is Loss 50 Tablet bad for the kidneys?
Yes, Loss 50 Tablet may impair the kidney function of patients, especially those who have severe heart failure, chronic kidney disease, or narrow or blocked blood vessels that lead to the kidneys (renal artery stenosis). It may also affect kidney function in patients who have experienced severe fluid loss or dehydration due to vomiting, diarrhea, or excessive use of diuretics. Therefore, Loss 50 Tablet should be used cautiously in these patients and their kidney function should be regularly monitored.
How long does Loss 50 Tablet take to work?
The blood pressure-lowering effect of Loss 50 Tablet can be seen after about 6 hours of taking it. The effect of the medicine lasts for about 24 hours.
What is the most important information that I need to know about Loss 50 Tablet?
Taking Loss 50 Tablet during the last 6 months of pregnancy can cause serious harm or even endanger the life of the unborn baby. Hence, it's crucial to inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking Loss 50 Tablet, stop taking Loss 50 Tablet and call your doctor immediately.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Loss 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
- Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
- Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- Do not take Loss 50 Tablet during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you conceive while taking Loss 50 Tablet.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Loss 50 Tablet.
Breastfeed
Loss 50 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
Loss 50 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
