Sartace 50mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Micro Labs Ltd
Salt Composition
Losartan (50mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Sartace 50mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attacks and stroke. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Sartace 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. 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. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.
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. Sartace 50mg 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 Sartace 50mg Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Sartace 50mg 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
Sartace 50mg 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
Sartace 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.
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 Sartace 50mg Tablet during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you conceive while taking Sartace 50mg Tablet.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the potential side effects of feeling dizzy after taking Sartace 50mg Tablet?
You may feel dizzy 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 Sartace 50mg Tablet an effective treatment for high blood pressure and other conditions?
Sartace 50mg Tablet is used by many people to reduce blood pressure levels. It also protects kidney function in patients with diabetes and impaired kidney function, and helps to decrease the risk of stroke in hypertensive patients.
What lifestyle changes can I make while taking Sartace 50mg Tablet?
Avoid excess salt in your diet and find ways to reduce or manage stress. Practice yoga or meditation, get sound sleep every night, stop smoking and alcohol consumption, exercise regularly, and take a balanced diet that includes whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, and fat-free products.
How long do I need to take Sartace 50mg Tablet?
You may have to take Sartace 50mg Tablet for a long term, even life-long. It only controls blood pressure but does not cure it. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns regarding Sartace 50mg Tablet.
Can Sartace 50mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Sartace 50mg 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 Sartace 50mg Tablet?
Long-term use of Sartace 50mg Tablet is generally considered safe. However, it may adversely affect kidney function, so regular blood tests should be conducted to monitor this.
Is Sartace 50mg Tablet bad for the kidneys?
Yes, Sartace 50mg Tablet may impair kidney function in patients with severe heart failure, chronic kidney disease, or narrow or blocked blood vessels that lead to the kidneys. Regular monitoring of kidney function is essential.
How long does it take for Sartace 50mg Tablet to work?
The blood pressure-lowering effect of Sartace 50mg Tablet can be seen after about 6 hours, and the effect lasts for about 24 hours. However, you may have to take the medicine for about 3-6 weeks to see the full benefits.
When and how should I take Sartace 50mg Tablet?
Take Sartace 50mg Tablet exactly as per your doctor's advice. You can take it with or without food, but take your first dose before bedtime to avoid dizziness.
What is the most important information I need to know about taking Sartace 50mg Tablet?
Taking Sartace 50mg Tablet during the last 6 months of pregnancy can cause serious harm or even endanger the life of the unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while taking this medication.
