Losar 25 mg Tablet

Losar 25 mg Tablet contains 25 mg of losartan in each tablet. It belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), which are used to treat high blood pressure and help lower the risk of stroke in people with hypertension. Losar 25 mg Tablet may also be prescribed for certain patients with diabetic kidney disease or heart failure, depending on the doctor’s assessment.

How it works: Losar 25 mg Tablet works by blocking angiotensin II, a natural substance that tightens blood vessels. When those vessels relax, blood can flow more easily and blood pressure may go down. As a tablet, Losar 25 mg is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system, then helps the blood vessels stay more relaxed over time.

Losar 25 mg Tablet is the lowest strength in this brand range, with 0 lower strengths and 2 higher strengths available in our selection. Because it is a lower-dose tablet, a doctor may choose Losar 25 mg Tablet when starting treatment cautiously, adjusting therapy in sensitive patients, or when a smaller dose is needed before moving to Losar 50 mg Tablet or Losar 100 mg Tablet.

• High blood pressure
• Reducing stroke risk in hypertension
• Diabetic kidney disease in selected patients
• Heart failure in selected patients

• Swallow Losar 25 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at the same time each day if possible.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Do not split, crush, or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is okay.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Continue taking Losar 25 mg Tablet even if you feel well, because high blood pressure often has no symptoms.

Each Losar 25 mg Tablet provides 25 mg of losartan per tablet. Your doctor decides how often you should take it, based on your blood pressure, kidney function, and response to treatment; some patients take it once daily, while others may need a different schedule. The total daily dose is individualized, and the doctor will determine the maximum amount that is safe for you.

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

Common side effects of Losartan may include:

• Dizziness, especially when standing up
• Fatigue
• Nasal congestion or stuffy nose
• Back pain
• Diarrhea
• Muscle cramps
• Lightheadedness, which can be more noticeable when first starting Losar 25 mg Tablet or after a dose increase

• Losar 25 mg Tablet can cause dizziness, so be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid using it during pregnancy because medicines like losartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, or a history of angioedema.
• Use caution if you are taking diuretics, since blood pressure may drop too much at the start of treatment.
• Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes with potassium unless your doctor approves.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness or lightheadedness with Losar 25 mg Tablet.
• This 25 mg strength is a lower-dose tablet, so do not assume it is weak enough for self-adjustment; dose changes should be made only by your doctor.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-based salt substitutes
• ACE inhibitors or other ARBs
• Diuretics such as furosemide or hydrochlorothiazide
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium

Store Losar 25 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and heat.