NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol
USED FOR:
Hypertension
Heart failure
COMPOSITION:
Losartan (NA)
Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac
Taking Losartan with alcohol may excessively lower the blood pressure.
Losamax N Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Losamax N Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
It is not known whether Losamax N Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Losamax N Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Losamax N Tablet is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.
Losamax N Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Losamax N Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Losamax N Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Uses of Losamax N Tablet
Losamax N Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure.Decreasing high blood pressure lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke.
How to use Losamax N Tablet
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. Losamax N Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Losamax N Tablet works
Losamax N Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently.
Common Dizziness, Back pain, Sinus inflammation, Increased potassium level in blood.
Expert advice for Losamax N Tablet
Losamax n can be taken with or without food but preferably be taken at the same time of the day. It is best to take the first dose before bed to reduce symptomatic hypotension. Losamax n may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli. Inform your doctor immediately if you have rapid swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that may affect breathing. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Q. Is Losamax n a blood thinner?
No, Losamax n is from a class of medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances that tighten the blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently
Q. Is Losamax n safe?
Losamax n is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is losartan the same as losartan potassium?
Yes. Losartan is available in the market as losartan potassium. So, the salt form of losartan contains potassium, however, check the bottle before use
Q. Is Losamax n generic?
Yes, it is the generic drug
Q. Is losartan a water pill?
No, it belongs to a class of medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists
Q. Is Losamax n gluten free?
Yes. Losamax n is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use
Q. Does losartan contain potassium?
Losartan is available in the market as losartan potassium. So, the salt form of losartan contains potassium, however, check the bottle before use
Q. Can I take losartan with Benadryl/atenolol/Xanax/Viagra/Nyquil/metoprolol?
Atenolol, metoprolol and Xanax may lower blood pressure when taken along with losartan. No clinically observed drug interaction is observed with Viagra, Nyquil, and alcohol. Please follow doctor’s advice regarding its use
Q. Does Losamax n cause constipation/infrequent urination/ drowsiness/ headache/ itching/ cough/ lower heart rate?
Losamax n causes headache, drowsiness. Constipation, infrequent urination, itching, cough and low heart rate are not reported. Patient should fallow doctor’s advice regarding the possible side effects.
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