Losacar 50 Tablet

Losacar 50 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 help protect the heart and kidneys in certain patients. Losacar 50 Tablet may also be used to lower stroke risk in some people with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart, depending on the doctor’s assessment. It is taken by mouth as a standard tablet from Zydus Cadila, India.

How it works: Losartan in Losacar 50 Tablet blocks angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels. This helps relax the arteries, lower blood pressure, and reduce the strain on the heart when the tablet is taken regularly.

Losacar 50 Tablet is the 50 mg strength, which is a common adult maintenance strength and is stronger than low-dose losartan tablets used when doctors want a gentler start or dose titration. This tablet may be chosen when a patient needs a full 50 mg dose in one tablet for convenience and consistent blood-pressure control. Some patients feel the effect gradually over days to weeks rather than immediately, because blood pressure medicines work over time.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Lowering stroke risk in certain patients with hypertension and enlarged heart
• Kidney protection in some patients with type 2 diabetes and protein in the urine
• Supportive treatment for heart-related conditions as directed by a doctor

• Swallow Losacar 50 Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you to.
• If you feel dizzy when starting Losacar 50 Tablet, stand up slowly from sitting or lying positions.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly without medical advice, even if you feel well.

Each Losacar 50 Tablet provides 50 mg of losartan per tablet. The doctor decides how often to take it; for many adults, it is taken once daily, but some patients may need a different schedule based on blood pressure response and medical history. The maximum daily dose is usually 100 mg of losartan per day in adults unless a prescriber gives different instructions.

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
• Tiredness or weakness
• Headache
• Back pain
• Nasal congestion or stuffy nose
• Lower blood pressure symptoms such as lightheadedness
• Higher potassium levels, which are more likely to matter at this 50 mg strength if other risk factors are present

• Do not use Losacar 50 Tablet during pregnancy unless specifically directed by a clinician; medicines like losartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, or are on dialysis.
• This 50 mg strength may lower blood pressure more noticeably in people who are salt-depleted, dehydrated, or taking water pills.
• Use caution with alcohol because it can worsen dizziness or low blood pressure.
• Be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how Losacar 50 Tablet affects you.
• Avoid potassium supplements and salt substitutes unless your doctor says they are safe.
• Tell your clinician about any history of angioedema or severe allergic reaction to blood pressure medicines.

• Potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes
• Diuretics or water pills, especially if they can cause dehydration
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which can reduce kidney safety and blood-pressure control
• Other blood pressure medicines, including ACE inhibitors or aliskiren, unless specifically prescribed together
• Lithium, because losartan can raise lithium levels

Store Losacar 50 Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat.