Composition : Losartan potassium 50mg
Packing: 10X10
MRP: ₹70
ARB-50 mg tablet is a combination of Losartan potassium. The medication is used to treat hypertension and kidney problems in people with type 2 diabetes. It works by relaxing the blood vessels and thus lowers the blood pressure levels in the body. The treatment is highly effective, and thus, it is advised to take this medication after a doctor’s prescription. Do not consume the tablet on your own, as it may be life-threatening for you.
If you miss taking the medication by any chance, do not double up the dosage to make up for the missed one; it may cause various side effects on your body. Take the medication at a fixed time regularly and do not crush or chew the tablet.
Medicinal Benefits of Losartan Potassium Tablets
While Losartan potassium tablet helps in the treatment of hypertension, here are some of its medicinal benefits, such as:
- Reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke, and kidney failure
- Maintains the blood pressure levels
- Prevents Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH)
- Provides Vascular Protection
Side Effects of Losartan Potassium Tablets
While there are many benefits of Losartan potassium tablets but prolonged consumption of it may cause a few side effects on the body, out of which is short of breath is common. Here are some of the side effects noticed by a few people:
- Dizziness
- Increased potassium levels in the body
- Lowering of blood pressure
- Nausea
- Vomiting
If you notice any of these side effects, visit your doctor ASAP, as you might be allergic to Losartan potassium. Hence, your doctor will examine and prescribe any other alternative to it. Some people have even noticed a spike in their heart rate, which can even lead to the death of a person.
Precautions for Losartan Potassium Tablets
Here are some precautions that you should take while consuming the Losartan potassium tablets:
- Do not stop the consumption of the tablets on your own; it may be life-threatening for you.
- Do not eat oily or fried food. Eat green leafy vegetables and protein-rich food.
- If you have or have had any liver or kidney disease in the past, inform your doctor as the Losartan potassium Tablet may worsen your condition.
- Do not smoke or drink alcohol. The contents present in alcohol may react with the tablet.
- Exercise or walk regularly. Drink an adequate amount of water.
- Do not crush or chew Losartan potassium tablets. Take it as a whole.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not consume Losartan potassium Tablet without a doctor’s prescription, as it may harm their foetus.
- Do not consume any other medication or vitamins while on Losartan potassium Tablet.
- Take the Losartan potassium Tablet at a fixed time regularly; this will help you take the medication regularly.
- Keep the therapy out of the sight of children.
Storage – Store it in a dry and cool place away from the sunlight.
Disclaimer – Troikk Cardiac Care doesn’t endorse the use of Losartan potassium Tablet. It is only to be sold to a Pharma Franchise.
