Pansartan 25mg Tablet
Manufacturer
SB Lifesciences
Salt Composition
Losartan (25mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Pansartan 25mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attacks and stroke.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Pansartan 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. Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects. Dizziness, particularly after the first dose, is known to occur in some people. This may be associated with headaches. Let your doctor know if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
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. Pansartan 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pansartan 25mg Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Pansartan 25mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Pansartan 25mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Interacting Medicines
Amiloride Bemiparin Dalteparin Heparin
How it works
Pansartan 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. 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. 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 Pansartan 25mg Tablet during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you conceive while taking Pansartan 25mg Tablet.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I feel dizzy after taking Pansartan 25mg Tablet?
Yes, the use of Pansartan 25mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly get up from a lying or sitting position.
Is Pansartan 25mg Tablet a good blood pressure medicine?
Pansartan 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. It also helps to decrease the risk of stroke in patients who are hypertensive and have thicker left ventricle (heart chamber).
What lifestyle changes should I make while using Pansartan 25mg Tablet?
Lifestyle changes play a major role in keeping you healthy if you are taking Pansartan 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. Stop smoking and alcohol consumption as this helps in lowering your blood pressure and preventing heart problems. Exercise regularly and take a balanced diet that includes whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, and fat-free products.
For how long do I need to take Pansartan 25mg Tablet?
You may have to take Pansartan 25mg Tablet for a long term, even life long. Pansartan 25mg Tablet only controls blood pressure but does not cure it. Talk to your doctor in case you have any concerns regarding Pansartan 25mg Tablet, but do not stop taking it without consulting the doctor.
Does Pansartan 25mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Pansartan 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 Pansartan 25mg Tablet?
Long-term use of Pansartan 25mg Tablet is generally considered to be safe. However, in some cases, long-term use of Pansartan 25mg Tablet may adversely affect the functioning of the kidneys. Therefore, the doctor may prescribe regular blood tests to keep a track of how well the kidneys are working.
Is Pansartan 25mg Tablet bad for the kidneys?
Yes, Pansartan 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). It may also affect kidney function in patients who have experienced severe fluid loss or dehydration due to vomiting, diarrhea, or excessive use of diuretics. Therefore, Pansartan 25mg Tablet should be used cautiously in these patients and their kidney function should be regularly monitored.
How long does Pansartan 25mg Tablet take to work?
The blood pressure lowering effect of Pansartan 25mg Tablet usually starts within a few weeks after starting the medication. It may take several months for the full benefits of the medication to be felt.
What is the most important information that I need to know about Pansartan 25mg Tablet?
Taking Pansartan 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. If you become pregnant while taking Pansartan 25mg Tablet, stop taking Pansartan 25mg Tablet and call your doctor immediately.
