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Lonitab 10 Tablet

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Product introduction

Lonitab 10 Tablet is a vasodilator used in the treatment of certain hypertension cases. It is generally used as a second-line treatment when other antihypertensive medicines have not been effective or are not suitable for a patient. It relaxes and widens the blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily.

Lonitab 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it in the exact dose and duration for as long as your doctor has prescribed for maximum benefits. Do not stop taking the medicine until you have finished the complete course. The effects are lost if the medication is stopped.

Some common side effects of this medicine include low blood pressure, headache, excessive hair growth, weight gain, fast heart rate, low platelet count, decreased white blood cells, and ECG changes. While on treatment with this medicine, the doctor may advise regular monitoring of its effects and adjust the dosage as needed.

Lonitab 10 Tablet may not be suitable for everyone. To make sure it is safe for you, let the doctor know about all the other medications you are taking. Let the doctor also know if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.


Side effects of Lonitab 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 Lonitab

  • Hypotension (low blood pressure)
  • Headache
  • Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth)
  • Weight gain
  • Tachycardia
  • Decreased white blood cell count
  • ECG changes

How to use Lonitab 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. Lonitab 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Lonitab Tablet works

Lonitab 10 Tablet belongs to the class of medicine known as potassium channel openers. It is an antihypertensive peripheral vasodilator. It works by opening adenosine triphosphate-sensitive potassium channels in vascular smooth muscle cells. This helps to dilate the arteries (blood vessels) to increase the blood flow and to decrease the blood pressure.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lonitab 10 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lonitab 10 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lonitab 10 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lonitab 10 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lonitab 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lonitab 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Lonitab 10 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Lonitab Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Lonitab 10 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

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Quick tips

  • It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform activity require mental focus until you know how Lonitab 10 Tablet affects you.
  • Do not consume alcohol while taking Lonitab 10 Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.
  • It can cause salt and water build up in your body. Monitor your weight regularly and inform your doctor if you gain weight, as this could indicate that your body is retaining too much fluid.
  • It may cause increased body hair growth. This is reversible within one to six months of stopping treatment.
  • Do not stop taking Lonitab 10 Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Dialkylarylamines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Potassium Channel Openers (KCOs)

Interaction with drugs

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Patient concerns

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Dermatology
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I am a patient of hypertension
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Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.
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FAQs

What is Lonitab 10 Tablet and what is it used for?

Lonitab 10 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as potassium channel openers. It helps in relaxing blood vessels. Widening peripheral blood vessels will decrease blood pressure. This decreases the workload of the heart to pump the blood and helps in the treatment of certain hypertension cases.

Can I stop taking Lonitab 10 Tablet?

No, you should not stop taking Lonitab 10 Tablet without speaking to your doctor first. If you stop Lonitab 10 Tablet suddenly, rebound hypertension may occur. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any side effects.

How long does it take Lonitab 10 Tablet to start working?

Lonitab 10 Tablet starts working after about an hour of taking the medicine, but full benefits may be seen only after 7 days.

For how long do I need to continue Lonitab 10 Tablet?

Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you. Lonitab 10 Tablet is generally prescribed for a long term. You may even need to take it for the rest of your life.

What if somebody accidentally takes excess of Lonitab 10 Tablet?

He or she should be taken to the hospital immediately. The person may experience signs of low blood pressure, which include feeling weak or dizzy. He or she may also experience irregular or fast heart beat.

Who should not use Lonitab 10 Tablet?

People who are allergic to Lonitab 10 Tablet or any of its ingredients should avoid using this medicine. Also, patients who have heart problems such as cardiogenic shock or left ventricular failure with low filling pressure or cardiac decompensation or have a build-up of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) should not use Lonitab 10 Tablet. Additionally, patients taking medicines to treat erectile dysfunction (e.g., sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil) or medicines to treat pulmonary hypertension (e.g., riociguat) should not use the medication. Your blood pressure may be affected if these medicines are taken with Lonitab 10 Tablet or if you have low blood volume.

Can Lonitab 10 Tablet affect my sex life?

No, Lonitab 10 Tablet does not affect your sex life. However, it is not recommended to take medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction (e.g., sildenafil or tadalafil) or premature ejaculation (e.g., vardenafil or dapoxetine) while taking Lonitab 10 Tablet. Taking them together can lead to a serious drop in your blood pressure.
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2026

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