Losawal-H Tablet 10's

Losawal-H Tablet 10's is used treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and reduce the risk of stroke in patients with high blood pressure. Losawal-H Tablet 10's is a combination medication generally used when a single medicine is unable to control high blood pressure. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a life-long or chronic condition in which the force exerted against the artery wall becomes too high. It can lead to the risk of heart diseases like heart attack and stroke.

Losawal-H Tablet 10's is a combination of Losartan (angiotensin II receptor antagonist) and Hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic or water pill). Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker that helps to relax and widen the blood vessels (arteries) for easy blood flow to the whole body. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that prevents excess salt absorption in the body, preventing fluid retention. Together, it lowers blood pressure and prevents the risk of stroke, heart attack, and oedema (fluid overload).

You can take Losawal-H Tablet 10's with food or an empty stomach. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. You may experience upper respiratory infections, dizziness, feeling tired, nausea, diarrhoea, back pain, and cold/flu symptoms like a cough in some cases. Most of these side effects of Losawal-H Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor tells you. In rare cases, Losawal-H Tablet 10's can cause a condition that results in a skeletal muscle problem, leading to further kidney failure. If you notice unexplained muscle pain, dark colour urine, tenderness, or weakness, especially if you also have a fever or unexplained tiredness, immediately contact the doctor. Do not use if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant; stop taking Losawal-H Tablet 10's, and tell your doctor immediately. Besides this, you should not use the Losawal-H Tablet 10's if you cannot urinate. If you have diabetes, do not use Losawal-H Tablet 10's with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine). Before taking the Losawal-H Tablet 10's, tell your doctor if you have ever had liver disease, kidney failure, glaucoma (increased eye pressure), high or low magnesium or potassium levels in your blood, allergies or asthma, lupus (an autoimmune disease), or diabetes.

Losawal-H Tablet 10's is a combination of Losartan (angiotensin II receptor antagonist) and Hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic or water pill). Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker that helps to relax and widen the blood vessels (arteries). Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that prevents excess salt absorption in the body, preventing fluid retention. Together, it lowers blood pressure and prevents the risk of stroke, heart attack, and oedema (fluid retention).

• Dizziness

• Feeling tired

• Nausea

• Diarrhoea

• Dehydration

• Back pain

• Cold/flu symptoms

Losawal-H Tablet 10's should not be given to the people allergic to Losawal-H Tablet 10's, have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), or have had a heart attack, kidney disease, or liver disease. It should be used with caution in patients who have diabetes. Besides this, it is contraindicated in low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart), and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). Do not consume alcohol with Losawal-H Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Avoid potassium supplements with Losawal-H Tablet 10's as they may lead to high potassium levels in the blood. Regular blood tests and blood pressure monitoring are recommended while taking Losawal-H Tablet 10's. Drink a lot of fluids as Losawal-H Tablet 10's can cause dehydration, so to avoid unpleasant side effects, increase the intake of fluids.

• Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.

• Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.

• Limit sodium chloride (table salt) intake in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.

• If you are taking alcohol, then only one serving for women and two servings is advisable.

• Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.

• Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spent time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.

• Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, then immediately contact your doctor.

• Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.