LOSARTAN POTASSIUM-50 MG + AMLODIPINE-5 MG Tablets come under the branding OSANTOL-AM TABLETS. It refers to the class of anti-hypertensive medicine that is primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), it is a serious medical condition in which blood pressure is raised persistently in the arteries. It is considered a compulsory risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Losartan Potassium and Amlodipine Tablets lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.
Losartan Potassium and Amlodipine Tablet are a group of two drugs Losartan potassium and Amlodipine. Losartan potassium refers to a group of medicine known as angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It lowers blood pressure and boosts blood flow by preventing the narrowing of blood vessels. Losartan is also used to treat strokes and reduce renal damage in type 2 diabetics. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that leads blood vessels to dilate (widen) and increases blood flow. Overall, it helps in the reduction of high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and other disorders caused by coronary artery disease.
Medical Benefits of Losartan Potassium and Amlodipine Tablet
- LLosartan Potassium and Amlodipine Tablet Treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
- Lowers blood pressure by widening and relaxing blood vessels.
- Increases the blood flow by preventing the narrowing of blood vessels.
- Losartan Potassium and Amlodipine Tablets are used to treat stroke and slow down kidney damage.
- Helps to lower high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease.
Direction for Use
- Take it prescribed by a doctor.
- Swallow it with a whole glass of water.
- Do not chew or break it.
Storage
- keep all medication out of reach of children
- Store in Cool Place
- Store in Dry Place
- Away from sunlight
Precautions
- This medication should not be taken if you are breastfeeding.
- Not advised to drink alcohol while using this medication.
- Do not drive or operate machinery.
- If you have a liver impairment or any concerns consult your, doctor
- Consult your doctor, if you have kidney impairment or any concerns.
Side Effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Upset Stomach
- Ankle Swelling
- Taste changes
- Palpitations
- Flushing
Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions are treated with Losartan Potassium and Amlodipine Tablet?
This combination is commonly prescribed to manage hypertension (high blood pressure). It’s also used to treat certain cases of chronic heart failure and to less the risk of stroke in some patients.
Are there any potential side effects of this combination?
Losartan Potassium and Amlodipine Tablet can have side effects. Common side effects may include dizziness, headache, swelling in the ankles or feet, flushing, and fatigue. Serious side effects are rare but can include changes in kidney function, low blood pressure, or allergic reactions.