Elsartan 50 mg Tablet

Elsartan 50 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 50 mg of losartan in each tablet. Losartan belongs to a class of medicines called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), which are used to treat high blood pressure and to help protect the heart and kidneys in certain patients. Elsartan 50 mg Tablet may also be used for some people with heart failure or diabetic kidney disease when a doctor recommends it. This specific 50 mg tablet is a standard adult strength and should be used only as directed by a clinician.

How it works: Losartan in Elsartan 50 mg Tablet blocks angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels, which helps blood flow more easily and lowers blood pressure. Because it is a tablet, the 50 mg dose is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract, then works throughout the body.

Elsartan 50 mg Tablet is the standard 50 mg tablet strength of losartan, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a full tablet dose that is stronger than lower tablet strengths. It is often used for maintenance treatment after a prescriber has assessed blood pressure response, kidney function, and other medicines. Some patients may feel the blood-pressure-lowering effect within a few hours, but the full benefit usually builds with regular daily use.

• High blood pressure
• Kidney protection in some patients with diabetes
• Stroke risk reduction in certain patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy
• Heart failure support in selected patients

• Swallow Elsartan 50 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day so blood levels stay steady.
• You may take it with or without food.
• If it causes dizziness, stand up slowly from sitting or lying positions.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Elsartan 50 mg Tablet provides 50 mg of losartan per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, this strength may be taken once daily, and in some cases a doctor may adjust the schedule or total daily amount; the usual maximum for adults is 100 mg per day unless your prescriber directs otherwise. Your doctor decides the right dose based on your blood pressure, kidney function, and response to treatment.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Losartan may include:

• Dizziness, especially when starting treatment or after a dose increase
• Lightheadedness
• Fatigue
• Diarrhea
• Nasal congestion or cold-like symptoms
• Back pain
• Lower blood pressure than expected, which may be more noticeable at the 50 mg strength in sensitive patients

• Do not use if you are pregnant or may become pregnant, because losartan can harm the unborn baby.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, or heart failure before starting Elsartan 50 mg Tablet.
• This 50 mg tablet can lower blood pressure enough to cause dizziness, so be careful when driving or standing up quickly.
• Avoid potassium supplements and salt substitutes unless your prescriber says they are safe.
• Alcohol can add to dizziness and low blood pressure.
• Use extra caution if you take diuretics, have low blood volume, or are already prone to fainting.
• Do not stop the medicine suddenly without medical advice, even if you feel well.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes
• ACE inhibitors or aliskiren, especially in patients with diabetes or kidney problems
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Diuretics or other blood-pressure medicines
• Lithium

Store Elsartan 50 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.