Losartan + Amlodipine
Information about Losartan + Amlodipine
Losartan + Amlodipine Uses
Losartan+Amlodipine is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).
How Losartan + Amlodipine works
Losartan + Amlodipine 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.
Common side effects of Losartan + Amlodipine
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, Visual disturbance, Breathlessness, Change in bowel habits, Nasal congestion (stuffy nose), Upper respiratory tract infection
Available Medicine for Losartan + Amlodipine
Losar-ATorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹3011 variant(s)
Amlokind-LMankind Pharma Ltd
₹841 variant(s)
Nusar-AMEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹32 to ₹2393 variant(s)
Repace AFSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹1641 variant(s)
Eslo TanZuventus Healthcare Ltd
₹2391 variant(s)
TozamTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1851 variant(s)
Asomex-LTEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹124 to ₹3264 variant(s)
Zilos-AMFDC Ltd
₹631 variant(s)
CovamloSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹1641 variant(s)
Losacar-AZydus Cadila
₹2071 variant(s)
Expert advice for Losartan + Amlodipine
- Losartan + Amlodipine is a combination of two medicines that provides better blood pressure control than either medicine alone.
- Losartan + Amlodipine 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 Losartan + Amlodipine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.