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Losaral Am is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Losaral Am has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Losaral Am. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Losaral Am have been listed ahead. These side effects of Losaral Am are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Losaral Am has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Losaral Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Losaral Am since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Losaral Am have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Losaral Am have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Losaral Am is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Losaral Am is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Losaral Am is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Losaral Am safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Losaral AM. If you are pregnant, do not take Losaral AM without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Losaral Am safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Losaral AM for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Losaral Am on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Losaral AM on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Losaral Am on the Liver?
Losaral AM may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Losaral Am on the Heart?
Losaral AM is rarely harmful for the heart.
Losaral Am should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Losaral Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Losaral Am habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Losaral Am has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Losaral Am
When consumed with certain foods, Losaral Am may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Losaral Am
Consumption of alcohol and Losaral Am together may have severe effects on your health.
Rarely, Losaral AM causes arrhythmia (Irregular heartbeat). However, if you experience any fluctuation in heart rate after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Losaral AM can cause erectile dysfunction. It is uncommon side effects of this drug. If you experience erectile dysfunction after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor, they might give you an alternate therapy.
Losaral AM comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
Yes, Losaral AM is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as palpitation, abdominal pain, sleepiness, swelling, and flushing. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
No, Losaral AM is not harmful to a kidney. However, it can cause some urinary problem such as urine retention and difficulty in passing urine. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above while taking this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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