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Glosart 50mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
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Glosart 50mg 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.
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. Glosart 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Glosart 50mg 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.
Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it. It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time. Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor. Do not take Glosart 50mg Tablet during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you conceive while taking Glosart 50mg Tablet.
The use of Glosart 50mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy, especially when you suddenly get up from a lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Yes, Glosart 50mg Tablet is used to reduce blood pressure levels and protect kidney function in patients with diabetes and impaired kidney function. It can also help decrease the risk of stroke in hypertensive patients with thicker left ventricles.
To get the most benefit from Glosart 50mg Tablet, practice stress-reducing activities like yoga or meditation, ensure a sound sleep every night, stop smoking and alcohol consumption, exercise regularly, and take a balanced diet with whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, and fat-free products.
You may have to take Glosart 50mg Tablet for a long term, even lifelong, as it only controls blood pressure but does not cure it. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns or plan to stop taking the medication.
No, Glosart 50mg Tablet itself does not cause weight gain. However, unexplained weight gain or swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands could be a sign of kidney impairment.
Long-term use of Glosart 50mg Tablet may impair kidney function, especially in patients with severe heart failure, chronic kidney disease, or narrowed blood vessels leading to the kidneys. Regular blood tests can help monitor this.
Yes, Glosart 50mg Tablet may impair kidney function in patients with severe heart failure, chronic kidney disease, or narrowed blood vessels leading to the kidneys. It can also affect those who have experienced severe fluid loss or dehydration.
The blood pressure-lowering effect of Glosart 50mg Tablet can be seen after about 6 hours, and the effect lasts for approximately 24 hours. Full benefits may not be noticeable until after 3-6 weeks.
Take Glosart 50mg Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet with water, and you can take it with or without food. The first dose is recommended to be taken before bedtime due to potential dizziness.
Taking Glosart 50mg Tablet during pregnancy can cause serious harm or even endanger the life of the unborn baby. Inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking this medication.