Losartan (50mg) Tablet (289)

• Losartan (50mg) Tablet (289) is used in the treatment of high blood pressure

If you experience any persistent or severe side effects, consult your doctor immediately.

• 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. Losartan (50mg) Tablet (289) may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Losartan (50mg) Tablet (289) is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.

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  Alcohol:

  It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Losartan (50mg) Tablet (289) .

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  Driving:

  It is not known whether Losartan (50mg) Tablet (289) alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

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  Kidney:

  Losartan (50mg) Tablet (289) is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Losartan (50mg) Tablet (289) is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.

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  Liver:

  Losartan (50mg) Tablet (289) should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Losartan (50mg) Tablet (289) may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Losartan (50mg) Tablet (289) is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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  Pregnancy:

  Losartan (50mg) Tablet (289) is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

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  Breastfeeding:

  Losartan (50mg) Tablet (289) is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.