Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet

Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and reduce the risk of stroke. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a life-long or chronic condition in which the force exerted against the artery wall becomes too high. It can lead to the risk of heart diseases like heart attack and stroke.

Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination of Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan helps to relax and widen the blood vessels (arteries) for easy blood flow. Hydrochlorothiazide prevents excess salt absorption in the body, preventing fluid retention.

You may experience certain side effects like dizziness, feeling tired, nausea, diarrhoea, back pain, and cold/flu symptoms like a cough in some cases. Most of these side effects of Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

You can take Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet with food or on an empty stomach. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. Do not chew, break, or crush the medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet. Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor tells you. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Besides this, you should not use the Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet if you cannot urinate.

Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) and prevention of stroke. The detailed uses of Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet are as follows:

• Hypertension: Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet controls blood pressure more effectively than either drug alone
• Stroke Prevention: Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet is used especially in patients with left ventricular hypertrophy (enlarged heart muscle).
• Heart Failure & Cardiovascular Risk Reduction: Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet help reduce the risk of heart attack and other complications.

• Take Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor.
• It is advised to take Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet once daily in the morning; however, follow your doctor’s recommendation regarding the dosage and duration.
• Swallow Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, chew or break it.

• Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet contains losartan (angiotensin II receptor antagonist) and hydrochlorothiazide (a thiazide diuretic or water pill).
• Losartan widens the blood vessels (arteries) for easy blood flow, whereas hydrochlorothiazide prevents fluid retention.
• This medicine lowers blood pressure and prevents the risk of stroke, heart attack, and oedema (fluid retention).
• This combination medication is generally used when a single medicine is unable to control high blood pressure.

• Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet should not be given to the people allergic to Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet.
• It should be used with caution in patients who have diabetes. 
• Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet is not recommended in conditions like low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart), and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem).
• Do not consume alcohol with Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure.
• Avoid potassium supplements with Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet as they may lead to high potassium levels in the blood.
• Regular blood tests and blood pressure monitoring are recommended while taking Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet.
• Drink a lot of fluids, as Losaden 8mg/12.5mg Tablet can cause dehydration, so to avoid unpleasant side effects, increase the intake of fluids.
• This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women, as it can cause fetal harm. Hence, inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.