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Lostan H is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Lostan H have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lostan H. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Lostan H are Abdominal Pain, Cough. While these are the most often observed Lostan H side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lostan H go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Lostan H's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Lostan H's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Lostan H can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lostan H in conditions like Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lostan H contraindications section.
Besides this, Lostan H may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lostan H is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Lostan H 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lostan H is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Lostan H safe for pregnant women?
Lostan H shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Lostan H safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Lostan H. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Lostan H on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Lostan H. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Lostan H on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Lostan H. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Lostan H on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Lostan H on heart. So it is not known whether taking Lostan H will cause side effects on heart or not.
Lostan H 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 Lostan H unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lostan H habit forming or addictive?
Lostan H does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Lostan H as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Lostan H is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Lostan H is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lostan H
Taking Lostan H with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lostan H
Consumption of alcohol and Lostan H together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Lostan H does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Lostan H 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.
You should not use salt substitutes containing potassium without consulting your doctor. If your doctor recommends you for low sodium diet, follow that instruction carefully.
Lostan H is a brand name of losartan and it is available in the form of a tablet. It belongs to the class of medicine called angiotensin-II receptor antagonists. Lostan H is a prescription drug that is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. it is also used to treat kidney disease in a patient who has diabetes.
Take Lostan H once or twice a day as advised/prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of drugs from the stomach.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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