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Losar A, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Losar A have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Losar A depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Losar A as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Losar A are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Losar A is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Losar A has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Losar A related warnings section.
Losar A can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Losar A in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Losar A are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Losar A may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Losar A is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Losar A 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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Is the use of Losar A safe for pregnant women?
Losar A can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Losar A safe during breastfeeding?
Losar A may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Losar A on the Kidneys?
Losar A is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Losar A on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Losar A on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Losar A on the Heart?
Losar A is rarely harmful for the heart.
Losar A 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 Losar A unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Losar A habit forming or addictive?
Losar A does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Losar A
Losar A may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Losar A
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Losar A as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Losar A can cause edema. It is the most common side effects of this drug. Usually swelling occurs in feet and ankle. If these effects cause troublesome, then consult your doctor regarding whether this effect arises due to amlodipine consumption or not. If yes, then you can stop taking this medicine with the help of doctor because of alternate treatment are also available. However, it is dose-related effects if taken a low dose, chances of edema are very less if consuming high dose the chances of edema are high.
Yes, Losar A can be taken with telmisartan. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of Losar A and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Losar A is safe to take a long time, even for the rest of life. In fact, it works well I you take it for a long time.
Yes, Losar A 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.
No, use of Losar A has not been associated with memory loss. But if you are in doubt do discuss with your doctor to check for underlying medical conditions resulting in memory loss.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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