Losanorm 50 Tablet

Losanorm 50 Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains losartan 50 mg in each tablet. Losartan belongs to a class of medicines called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), which help lower blood pressure and reduce strain on the heart and blood vessels. Losanorm 50 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and may be prescribed to help protect the kidneys in some people with diabetes, as well as to lower stroke risk in certain patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy.

How it works: Losartan works by blocking angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels, so the vessels stay more relaxed and blood can flow more easily. Because Losanorm 50 Tablet is an oral tablet, it delivers this effect after swallowing and is commonly used for steady blood-pressure control over the day.

Losanorm 50 Tablet is the 50 mg strength, which is higher than a starting dose for many people and is usually chosen after a doctor has assessed blood pressure response and overall health. This tablet strength may be appropriate when a lower dose is not enough, or when a clinician wants a once-daily tablet that fits a standard maintenance plan.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Kidney protection in some people with diabetes
• Stroke risk reduction in selected patients with hypertension and enlarged left ventricle
• To help relax blood vessels and reduce heart workload

• Swallow Losanorm 50 Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep blood pressure control steady.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it with food may help.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your doctor specifically instructs you to do so.
• Stand up slowly from sitting or lying positions, especially when first starting Losanorm 50 Tablet.

Each Losanorm 50 Tablet provides losartan 50 mg per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it is commonly taken once daily, but some patients may need a different schedule based on their blood pressure and response. The maximum daily dose is determined by the prescriber and should not be increased on your own.

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
• Low blood pressure or lightheadedness
• Back pain
• Nasal congestion
• Diarrhea
• Higher-dose effects such as dizziness or low blood pressure may be more noticeable in sensitive patients

• Do not use Losanorm 50 Tablet during pregnancy; it can harm an unborn baby.
• Tell your clinician if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or dehydration.
• This 50 mg strength can lower blood pressure enough to cause dizziness, so be careful when driving or standing quickly.
• Alcohol may increase dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Use caution if you already take other medicines that raise potassium.
• Avoid over-the-counter potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor approves them.
• Seek medical advice before using it with severe fluid loss from vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes
• Other blood pressure medicines, especially diuretics or ACE inhibitors
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium
• Aliskiren, especially in people with diabetes

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