Losartar 50Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Losartar 50Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Losartar 50Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Diabetic Nephropathy

Losartar 50Mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Diabetic Nephropathy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.7 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Losartar 50Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Losartar 50Mg Tablet is used -

Moderate

Blurred vision
Confusion
Difficulty breathing
Irregular heartbeat

Mild

Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Weakness
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)

Losartar 50Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Losartar 50Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Losartar should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Losartar 50Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Losartar as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Losartar 50Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Losartar does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Losartar 50Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Losartar is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Losartar 50Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Losartar on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Losartar 50Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Losartar 50Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiloride

Moderate

Acarbose

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Aspirin

Codeine

Ibuprofen

Losartar 50Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Losartar 50Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hyperkalemia
Angioedema

Frequently asked Questions about Losartar 50Mg Tablet

Is this Losartar 50Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Losartar 50Mg Tablet.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Losartar 50Mg Tablet as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Losartar 50Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Losartar 50Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Losartar 50Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Losartar 50Mg Tablet

When consumed with certain foods, Losartar 50Mg Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Losartar 50Mg Tablet

Consumption of alcohol and Losartar 50Mg Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Losartar 50Mg Tablet

Question over 6 years ago

Can Losartar and hydrochlorothiazide be taken together

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can use Losartar along with hydrochlorothiazide, there is no side effects are seen if taken together. In fact, it gives beneficial effects, but it always recommended to take under medical supervision

Question over 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Losartar?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Diabetology

Take Losartar as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.

Question over 6 years ago

Does Losartar cause hair loss?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Diabetology

No, Losartar does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Question about 6 years ago

Can Losartar cause kidney failure?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Losartar may affect the kidney function including kidney failure on discontinuation of treatment. It is a common side effect of this drug, so do not discontinue treatment own your own.

Question almost 7 years ago

How does Losartar work?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Losartar prevent the effect of angiotensin-II, causing the blood vessels to relax which in turn lowers blood pressure in the patient.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cozaar® (losartan potassium)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 506

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 169-173

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cozaar® (losartan potassium)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 506

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 169-173

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cozaar® (losartan potassium)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 506

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 169-173

Losartar 50Mg Tablet

Losartar 50Mg Tablet

Losartar 50Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Losartar 50Mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

Losartar 50Mg Tablet Side Effects

Losartar 50Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Losartar 50Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Losartar 50Mg Tablet Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Losartar 50Mg Tablet

Losartar 50Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Losartar 50Mg Tablet

Question over 6 years ago

Can Losartar and hydrochlorothiazide be taken together

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Question over 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Losartar?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Diabetology

Question over 6 years ago

Does Losartar cause hair loss?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Diabetology

Question about 6 years ago

Can Losartar cause kidney failure?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Question almost 7 years ago

How does Losartar work?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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