Losar-Beta Tablet

Short Description

Losar-Beta Tablet is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) as a combination of two medicines that helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

You can take Losar-Beta Tablet at any time of day with or without food but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.

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. Losar-Beta Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, taste change, constipation, diarrhea, and headache. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you or get worse or do not go away. Dizziness might occur as lowering of blood pressure which get improved with time. It may increase the level of potassium in the blood, hence avoid potassium rich food and supplements.

Breastfeeding Warning

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine.

Pregnancy Warning

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine.

Losar-Beta Tablet is a combination of two blood-pressure lowering medicines: Atenolol and Losartan.

You have been prescribed Losar-Beta Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes. It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.