Manufacturer : Losartan (50mg)

Made In: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Tozaar 50 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attacks and stroke. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes. Tozaar 50 Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night. However, try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use. Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects. Dizziness, particularly after the first dose, is known to occur in some people. This may be associated with headaches. Let your doctor know if these side effects bother you or do not go away. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine. USES OF TOZAAR TABLET Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Treatment of Heart failure Prevention of heart attack and stroke BENEFITS OF TOZAAR TABLET In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Tozaar 50 Tablet lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. It 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. Show More SIDE EFFECTS OF TOZAAR 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 Tozaar Dizziness Decreased blood pressure Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level) Increased potassium level in blood Increased blood urea HOW TO USE TOZAAR 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. Tozaar 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. HOW TOZAAR TABLET WORKS Tozaar 50 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the 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. SAFETY ADVICE warnings Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tozaar 50 Tablet. warnings Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Tozaar 50 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. warnings Breast feeding SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Tozaar 50 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. warnings Driving CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether Tozaar 50 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. warnings Kidney SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Tozaar 50 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Tozaar 50 Tablet 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. warnings Liver CAUTION Tozaar 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tozaar 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Tozaar 50 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE TOZAAR TABLET? If you miss a dose of Tozaar 50 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.