Losar 25 Tablet

Composition of Losar 25 Tablet

Losar 25 Tablet contains Losartan potassium 25 mg. It belongs to the Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class of medicines.

Uses of Losar 25 Tablet

Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure); may also be used to reduce risk of stroke in hypertension with left ventricular hypertrophy and for kidney protection in diabetic nephropathy as prescribed.

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Reduces risk of cardiovascular complications
• Helps protect kidneys in diabetes (as prescribed)
• Improves blood vessel relaxation and circulation

How Losar 25 Tablet works

Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It blocks AT1 receptors, relaxing blood vessels and reducing aldosterone effects, which lowers blood pressure and decreases strain on the heart and kidneys.

How to take Losar 25 Tablet

Take by mouth as prescribed, usually once daily, with or without food. Take at the same time each day; swallow with water. Do not stop abruptly without medical advice; monitor blood pressure regularly.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, with dizziness, fainting and a fast or slow pulse. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Losar 25 Tablet

Most side effects of Losar are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Dizziness
• low blood pressure
• headache
• fatigue
• increased potassium (hyperkalemia)
• nausea
• diarrhea
• upper respiratory tract infection

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Losar 25 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

May cause dizziness especially after first dose—use caution while driving. Monitor kidney function and serum potassium, particularly in elderly, dehydrated patients, and those with kidney disease. Risk of hyperkalemia—avoid potassium supplements/salt substitutes unless advised. Not recommended in pregnancy (can harm fetus), especially in 2nd/3rd trimester. Use caution in liver impairment and in volume depletion (vomiting/diarrhea/diuretics). Seek urgent help for swelling of face/lips (angioedema).

Do not take Losar if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be used in pregnancy — it can seriously harm the developing baby. Not for people with narrowing of both kidney arteries, or a history of swelling of the face and throat caused by this group of medicines.

Interactions with other medicines

Potassium supplements/salt substitutes and potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone, eplerenone, amiloride) may increase hyperkalemia; NSAIDs (ibuprofen, diclofenac) may reduce effect and worsen kidney function; lithium levels may increase; other antihypertensives/diuretics may increase hypotension; ACE inhibitors or aliskiren (especially in diabetes/kidney impairment) increase risk of kidney issues and hyperkalemia.

How to store Losar 25 Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep in original pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Losar 25 Tablet

Blood pressure medicines work only while you take them — do not stop because you feel well. Tell your doctor at once if you become pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. Keep a home blood-pressure record if your doctor has asked for one.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)