Brand Name
Losar-H
Generic Name / Composition
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Losartan Potassium 50 mg – Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)
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Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg – Thiazide Diuretic (water pill)
Main Category
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Antihypertensive Combination (ARB + Diuretic)
Description
Losar-H Tablet is a dual-action blood pressure medicine combining Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide.
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Losartan relaxes blood vessels and lowers blood pressure by blocking angiotensin II.
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Hydrochlorothiazide removes excess salt and water, reducing fluid load and blood pressure.
This combination provides better BP control in patients not responding to single-drug therapy.
Uses / Indications
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High blood pressure (Hypertension)
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Prevention of stroke, heart attack, and kidney damage in hypertensive patients
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Useful in resistant or uncontrolled hypertension
Dosage (General Guidance)
(As prescribed by physician)
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Adults: Usually 1 tablet once daily
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Best taken in the morning with food (to avoid nighttime urination due to diuretic)
Route: Oral
Side Effects
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Dizziness, weakness, headache
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Frequent urination
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Low blood pressure (hypotension)
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Low potassium (hypokalemia) or high potassium (hyperkalemia)
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Nausea, stomach upset
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Rare: Kidney impairment, allergic reaction
Precautions / Warnings
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Contraindicated in pregnancy (2nd & 3rd trimester)
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Use cautiously in kidney or liver disease
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May alter electrolytes (Na, K) → regular monitoring needed
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Avoid potassium-rich salt substitutes
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Monitor blood pressure, kidney function, electrolytes regularly
Drug Interactions
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Potassium-sparing diuretics, supplements (↑ hyperkalemia risk)
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NSAIDs (↓ antihypertensive effect, kidney risk)
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Lithium (↑ toxicity risk)
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Other antihypertensives (additive BP lowering)
Packaging
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Strip of 10 tablets
Manufacturer
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Ahmedabad, India
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