Omnitan 25 Tablet

Composition of Omnitan 25 Tablet

Omnitan 25 Tablet contains Losartan (25mg).

Uses of Omnitan 25 Tablet

Omnitan 25 Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure.

How Omnitan 25 Tablet works

Omnitan 25 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes 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.

How to take Omnitan 25 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. Omnitan 25 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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 the missed dose of Omnitan as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Omnitan than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Omnitan 25 Tablet

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

• Dizziness Back pain Sinus inflammation Increased potassium level in blood

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 Omnitan 25 Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Omnitan. Some combinations can change how Omnitan works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Omnitan 25 Tablet

Store Omnitan below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Omnitan 25 Tablet

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li><div>You have been prescribed Omnitan 25 Tablet to improve your blood pressure.</div></li> <li><div>Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack &amp; stroke.</div></li> <li><div>It may also be used to treat chronic (long-standing) heart failure.</div></li> <li><div>It protects kidney function which is especially useful for people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney diseases.</div></li> <li><div>It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Take it preferably at bedtime and rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.</div></li> <li><div>It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.</div></li> <li>Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you conceive while taking Omnitan 25 Tablet .</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Marketed by:

MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

Therapeutic class:

cardiac-and-bp