Pregnancy Interaction

• Losartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), is in Lostat 50mg Tablet.
• Not safe to use during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, because it could seriously hurt the unborn child.
• If you find out you're pregnant, you have to stop right away.
• Women who want to get pregnant should talk to their doctor about other treatments.

Faq For Medicine

Q1.What is the purpose of Lostat 50mg Tablet?
It is used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension) and keep kidneys working well in people with diabetes.

Q2. Is Lostat 50mg a medicine that you will need for the rest of your life?
Depending on how well blood pressure is controlled and what the doctor says, it may be given for long-term usage.

Q3. Can Lostat make you cough?
No, it probably won't induce a dry cough like some other BP drugs do.

Q4. Is it okay to take Lostat 50mg at night?
Yes, your doctor may tell you to take it once a day at the same time, either in the morning or at night.

Q5. What do I do if I forget to take my medicine?
When you recall, take it. Don't take the missed dose again if it's near to the following one.

Expert Advice

• Every day, take the tablet at the same time.
• Check your blood pressure often.
• Don't use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor tells you to.
• Let your doctor know if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or dehydration.
• To avoid getting dizzy, get up carefully from sitting or lying down.

 Side Effects

• Some common side effects are:
• Feeling dizzy or light-headed
• Tiredness
• Blood pressure is low
• Higher levels of potassium
• Side effects that are rare yet serious:
• Problems with how the kidneys work
• Allergic symptoms, like swelling of the lips or face
• If you have bad side effects, you should see a doctor right away.

 How It Works

• Lostat 50mg Tablet stops blood vessels from narrowing by inhibiting angiotensin II receptors.
• This makes blood arteries relax, blood flow better, and blood pressure lower.

Medicine Interaction

• Higher potassium levels when taken with potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics.
• Less effective when used alongside NSAIDs.
• Could interact with lithium and other blood pressure drugs.
• Tell your doctor about all the drugs and supplements you take.

 How to Use

• Take the tablet whole with water.
• Can be eaten with or without food.
• Take the medicine for the right amount of time and in the right amount.
• Don't stop taking the medicine all at once without talking to your doctor beforehand.

 Uses / indications

• Lostat 50mg Tablet is used for:
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• How to protect the kidneys of people with diabetes
• Lowering the chance of having a stroke
• Taking care of some cardiac problems