Losanorm HR Tablet
Prescription Required
Introduction of Losanorm HR Tablet
Losanorm HR Tablet is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of medicines that helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It also helps to reduce chances of any future heart attack and stroke.
Losanorm HR Tablet is a combination of antihypertensives and low ceiling diuretic medicines
Losanorm HR Tablet is a combination of antihypertensives and low ceiling diuretic medicines
Uses of Losanorm HR Tablet
Benefits of Losanorm HR Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Losanorm HR Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.
Side effects of Losanorm HR Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Losanorm HR
- Nausea
- Taste change
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Indigestion
- Weakness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Cough
- Increased blood uric acid
- Increased blood lipid level
- Glucose intolerance
- Decreased blood pressure
How to use Losanorm HR Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Losanorm HR Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Losanorm HR Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Losanorm HR Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Losanorm HR Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Losanorm HR Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Losanorm HR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Losanorm HR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Losanorm HR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Losanorm HR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
Losanorm HR Tablet
- Losanorm HR Tablet is prescribed to reduce high blood pressure and the risk of future heart attack and stroke.
- It helps you to lose water via urination. If, however, you lose too much fluid, you may become dehydrated. This will make you feel thirsty and make your skin look and feel dry. Consult your doctor immediately.
- Monitor your blood pressure regularly after starting treatment, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down or if it becomes too low.
- Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea and creatinine in your blood.
- Avoid taking painkillers along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
- Lifestyle changes like a low-sodium diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine work better.
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Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
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