Losar 50 mg Tablet

Losar 50 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 50 mg of losartan in each tablet. It belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class, which is commonly used to treat high blood pressure and help protect the heart and kidneys in certain patients. Losar 50 mg Tablet may also be prescribed for some people with diabetic kidney disease or to help lower the risk of stroke in patients with high blood pressure and left ventricular hypertrophy. Because this is the 50 mg strength, it is a mid-range tablet often chosen when a doctor wants a dose stronger than 25 mg but not as high as 100 mg.

How it works: Losar 50 mg Tablet works by blocking angiotensin II, a natural substance that tightens blood vessels. By relaxing the blood vessels, this tablet helps blood flow more easily and lowers blood pressure.

Losar 50 mg Tablet is an intermediate strength, so it is often suitable for adults who need more blood-pressure lowering than Losar 25 mg Tablet can provide, but do not need the higher Losar 100 mg Tablet dose. A doctor may choose Losar 50 mg Tablet when adjusting treatment based on blood pressure readings, kidney function, and how well the lower strength was tolerated.

• High blood pressure
• Kidney protection in some patients with diabetes
• Lowering stroke risk in selected patients with high blood pressure
• Heart-related risk reduction in appropriate patients

• Swallow Losar 50 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day if your prescriber tells you to use it daily.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.
• Keep taking Losar 50 mg Tablet even if you feel well, because high blood pressure often has no symptoms.

Each Losar 50 mg Tablet provides 50 mg of losartan. It is usually taken once daily, but your doctor may change the schedule based on your condition and response; in some situations, the dose may be increased, and the usual maximum for losartan in adults is 100 mg per day unless your prescriber directs otherwise. Do not change how much you take on your own, because the right dose depends on your blood pressure, kidney status, and other medicines.

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 upper respiratory symptoms
• Back pain
• Diarrhea
• Low blood pressure symptoms such as lightheadedness

• Losar 50 mg Tablet can lower blood pressure too much if you are dehydrated or taking diuretics.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or a history of angioedema.
• This medicine should not be used during pregnancy because it can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution with alcohol, since it can increase dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Stand up slowly from sitting or lying positions to reduce the chance of dizziness.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your clinician says they are safe for you.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how Losar 50 mg Tablet affects you.

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

Store Losar 50 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat.