Tsart Mcl 50 Tablet

Composition of Tsart Mcl 50 Tablet

Tsart Mcl 50 Tablet contains Losartan potassium 50 mg. It belongs to the Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class of medicines.

Uses of Tsart Mcl 50 Tablet

Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure); helps reduce risk of stroke in patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy; may be used in diabetic kidney disease (type 2 diabetes with proteinuria) as advised by doctor.

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Reduces risk of stroke in eligible patients
• Protects kidneys in diabetic nephropathy (as prescribed)
• Improves cardiovascular outcomes by reducing vascular strain

How Tsart Mcl 50 Tablet works

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

How to take Tsart Mcl 50 Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily, with or without food, at the same time each day. Do not stop abruptly without medical advice; if a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is close to the next dose.

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 Tsart Mcl 50 Tablet

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

• dizziness
• headache
• fatigue
• low blood pressure
• increased potassium (hyperkalemia)
• nausea
• diarrhea
• nasal congestion
• back pain

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 Tsart Mcl 50 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Avoid use in pregnancy (can harm the fetus). Use caution in kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration/low salt intake, or heart failure; monitor blood pressure, kidney function and serum potassium. Risk of hyperkalemia—avoid potassium supplements/salt substitutes unless advised. May cause dizziness—caution while driving. Rarely, angioedema can occur; seek urgent care if swelling of face/lips/throat or breathing difficulty occurs.

Do not take Tsart Mcl 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, potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone/eplerenone/amiloride), ACE inhibitors or other ARBs, aliskiren (especially in diabetes), NSAIDs (ibuprofen/diclofenac) may reduce effect and worsen kidney function, lithium (increased lithium levels/toxicity), diuretics (additive blood pressure lowering)

How to store Tsart Mcl 50 Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Tsart Mcl 50 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:

ALKEM LAB

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)