Hycin 25mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Losartan (25mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Hycin 25mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Hycin 25mg 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.
Directions for 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. Hycin 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Hycin 25mg 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.
Quick Tips
Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time. Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood. 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 Hycin 25mg Tablet during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you conceive while taking Hycin 25mg Tablet.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I feel dizzy after taking Hycin 25mg Tablet?
Yes, the use of Hycin 25mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy. This may occur 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.
Is Hycin 25mg Tablet a good blood pressure medicine?
Hycin 25mg Tablet is used by many people for reducing blood pressure levels. This medicine generally has very few side effects. In addition to lowering blood pressure, it also protects kidney function in high blood pressure patients having diabetes and impaired kidney function (diabetic nephropathy). It is also used to treat chronic heart failure when treatment with other medicines fails to prove effective.
What are some of the lifestyle changes I should make while using Hycin 25mg Tablet?
Lifestyle changes play a major role in keeping you healthy if you are taking Hycin 25mg Tablet. Avoid taking excess salt in your diet and find ways to reduce or manage stress in your life. Practice yoga or meditation or take up a hobby. Ensure that you have a sound sleep every night as this also helps to reduce stress levels and helps to keep your blood pressure normal.
For how long do I need to take Hycin 25mg Tablet?
You may have to take Hycin 25mg Tablet for a long term, even life long. Hycin 25mg Tablet only controls blood pressure but does not cure it.
Does Hycin 25mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Hycin 25mg Tablet does not cause weight gain. However, if the medicine starts affecting your kidney function then your body may swell due to the accumulation of water, resulting in weight gain.
What are the long-term side effects of Hycin 25mg Tablet?
Long-term use of Hycin 25mg Tablet is generally considered to be safe. However, in some cases, long-term use of Hycin 25mg Tablet may adversely affect the functioning of the kidneys.
Is Hycin 25mg Tablet bad for the kidneys?
Yes, Hycin 25mg Tablet may impair the kidney function of patients, especially those who have severe heart failure, chronic kidney disease, or narrow or blocked blood vessels that lead to the kidneys (renal artery stenosis).
How long does Hycin 25mg Tablet take to work?
The blood pressure-lowering effect of Hycin 25mg Tablet can be seen after about 6 hours of taking it. The effect of the medicine lasts for about 24 hours.
When and how should Hycin 25mg Tablet be taken?
Take Hycin 25mg Tablet exactly as per your doctor’s advice. Hycin 25mg Tablet tablets are meant for oral intake. Swallow the tablet with water.
What is the most important information that I need to know about Hycin 25mg Tablet?
Taking Hycin 25mg Tablet during the last 6 months of pregnancy can cause serious harm or even endanger the life of the unborn baby. Hence, it is important to inform the doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
