Manufacturer: Veritaz Healthcare Ltd
Salt Composition : Losartan(50mg), Hydrochlorothiazide(12.5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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You can take Czar H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more so, it is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.
It works by blocking a substance in the body that causes the blood vessels to tighten. Losartan relaxes the blood vessels and lowers the blood pressure. A lower blood pressure will increase the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) .
Absorption of hydrochlorothiazide is reduced in patients with congestive heart failure. Peak plasma concentrations are observed within 1 to 5 hours of dosing, and range from 70 to 490 ng/mL following oral doses of 12.5 to 100 mg
The terminal half-life of losartan is about 2 hours and of the metabolite is about 6-9 hours. The pharmacokinetics of losartan and its active metabolite are linear with oral losartan doses up to 200 mg and do not change over time. Neither losartan nor its metabolite accumulate in plasma upon repeated once-daily dosing.
Nausea
Taste change
Upset stomach
Diarrhea
Headache
Dizziness
Weakness
Decreased blood pressure
Increased blood uric acid
Increased blood lipid level
Glucose intolerance
Electrolyte imbalance
sympathectomy.
diabetes.
increased activity of the parathyroid gland.
high cholesterol.
a type of joint disorder due to excess uric acid in the blood called gout.
low amount of magnesium in the blood.
high amount of calcium in the blood.
low amount of sodium in the blood.
high levels of potassium in the blood.
renal artery stenosis.
low blood pressure.
liver problems.
mild to moderate kidney impairment.
pregnancy.
decreased blood volume.
Czar H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Czar H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet.
Czar H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Losartan Potassium / Hydrochlorothiazide is indicated for the treatment of essential hypertension in patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled on losartan or hydrochlorothiazide alone.
Taking losartan/hydrochlorothiazide with other drugs that work in the same way may increase your chance of low blood pressure, high potassium levels in your blood, and kidney damage
Do not chew, crush or break it. Czar H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Czar H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Czar H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It can be taken with or without food.
Czar H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, very dry mouth or muscle weakness.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Use of Czar H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
It may also decrease the risk of stroke and heart attacks.
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. Czar H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Are there any special instructions regarding storage and disposal of this medicine?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Q. Can I feel dizzy after taking Czar H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet?
Yes, the use of Czar H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly rise up from lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Q. Can I use Czar H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet in pregnancy?
No, Czar H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet should be avoided in pregnancy. Its use can cause injury and death to the baby. If you conceive while using Czar H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet, stop using it and contact your doctor immediately. Your doctor will recommend you other ways to lower the blood pressure.
Q. What are some lifestyle changes to make while using Czar H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet?
Making lifestyle changes can boost your health while taking Czar H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet. Avoid smoking, as smoking increases your risk of having heart attack and stroke. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight. You should maintain a healthy diet by including fruits and vegetables in your meals. Regular exercise can make your heart strong and reduce the risk of heart attack.
