Losacar-A Tablet
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Product introduction
Losacar-A Tablet contains two medicines, both of which help to control high blood pressure. It lowers the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This will reduce your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke.
Losacar-A Tablet may be taken on an empty stomach or along with food. However, it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day, as prescribed by your doctor. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. It’s important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. By lowering your blood pressure, it is reducing your risk of heart attack or stroke so do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You can help this medication work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, and eating a low salt and low-fat diet.
The most common side effects of this medicine include swelling in your ankles or feet (edema), headache, sleepiness, dizziness, tiredness, taste change, and upset stomach. Since it may cause sleepiness and dizziness, do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or will not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. While using this medicine, your blood pressure will need to be checked often and your kidney function may also need to be tested.
Uses of Losacar-A Tablet
Benefits of Losacar-A Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Both of the medicines in this combination work to lower blood pressure but in different ways. Together they help to relax blood vessels and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This lowers blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.
Side effects of Losacar-A 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 Losacar-A
- Sleepiness
- Ankle swelling
- Headache
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Dizziness
- Palpitations
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Edema (swelling)
- Abdominal pain
- Breathlessness
- Change in bowel habits
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Visual disturbance
How to use Losacar-A 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. Losacar-A Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Losacar-A Tablet works
Losacar-A Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Losartan and Amlodipine which lower blood pressure effectively. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). They work by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Losacar-A Tablet.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Losacar-A Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Losacar-A 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
Losacar-A Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Losacar-A Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Losacar-A Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Losacar-A Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Losacar-A Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Losacar-A Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Losacar-A Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Losacar-A Tablet is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.
Losacar-A Tablet is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.
What if you forget to take Losacar-A Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Losacar-A 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.
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Quick tips
- Losacar-A Tablet is a combination of two medicines that provides better blood pressure control than either medicine alone.
- Losacar-A Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Avoid consuming alcohol as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine.
- It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
- Do not take Losacar-A Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Losacar-A Tablet
Thrice A Day
80%
Once A Day
20%
What are you using Losacar-A Tablet for?
Hypertension *
100%
*Hypertension (high blood pressure)
How much was the improvement?
Average
62%
Excellent
38%
What were the side-effects while using Losacar-A Tablet?
No Side Effec*
75%
Fatigue
25%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Losacar-A Tablet?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Losacar-A Tablet on price
Average
100%
FAQs
Are there any special instructions regarding the storage and disposal of this medicine?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Can I feel dizzy after taking Losacar-A Tablet?
Yes, the use of Losacar-A Tablet can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly rise up from a lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Can I use Losacar-A Tablet in pregnancy?
No, Losacar-A Tablet should be avoided in pregnancy. Its use can cause injury and even endanger the baby. If you conceive while using Losacar-A Tablet, stop using it and contact your doctor immediately. Your doctor will recommend to you other ways to lower the blood pressure.
What are some of the lifestyle changes I should make while using Losacar-A Tablet?
Lifestyle changes play a major role in keeping you healthy if you are taking Losacar-A Tablet. Avoid taking excess salt in your diet and find ways to reduce or manage stress in your life. Practice yoga or meditation or take up a hobby. Ensure that you have a sound sleep every night as this also helps to reduce stress levels and helps to keep your blood pressure normal. Stop smoking and alcohol consumption as this helps in lowering your blood pressure and preventing heart problems. Exercise regularly and take a balanced diet that includes whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables and fat-free products. Consult your doctor if you need any further guidance to get the maximum benefit of Losacar-A Tablet and to keep yourself healthy.
Can I stop taking Losacar-A Tablet if I feel well?
No, do not stop the medication without consulting with the doctor. It should be used strictly as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Losacar-A Tablet suddenly may lead to serious complications such as heart attack and stroke.
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- Amlodipine besylate. New York, New York: Pfizer Labs.; 1987 [revised May 2011]. [Accessed 14 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Losartan Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Losartan potassium and Amlodipine Tablets I.P. [Patient Information Leaflet]. Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2014. [Accessed 28th Sept. 2023] (online) Available from:
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Expires on or after: September, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Losacar-A Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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