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Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure. It contains Losartan and Chlorthalidone which work by widening the blood vessels, improving blood flow, and preventing fluid retention. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as nausea, taste changes, stomach upset, diarrhoea, headache, weakness, dizziness and decreased blood pressure. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Side effects of Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet
  • Talk to your doctor about oral potassium supplements.
  • Eat potassium rich foods such as bananas, avocados, oranges, dark leafy greens, beans and peas, fish, spinach, milk and tomatoes.
  • Limit intake of full-fat dairy products, red meat and processed foods rich in saturated fats.
  • Avoid foods with label “partially hydrogenated oils”.
  • Eat more vegetables, fruits, oats, whole grains, lentils and beans to increase fiber intake.
  • Include foods rich in monounsaturated fats like nuts, avocados, olive oil, and oily fish.
  • Limit consumption of egg yolks.
  • Exercise for at least 30 minutes 5 days a week.
  • Aim for weight loss and maintain healthy weight.
  • Quit smoking as smoking raises the risk of heart disease associated with cholesterol.
  • Limit alcohol consumption as excessive drinking may raise cholesterol levels.
  • Confusion is a major psychotic disorder that needs immediate medical attention.
  • Acknowledge your experience and put effort to control confusion.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol intake as it can worsen the condition and increase your confusion.
  • Practice meditation and yoga to avoid anxiety, which can be one of the leading causes.
  • Talk to your dietician and consume food that can improve your mental health.
  • A blocked nose can be relieved by drinking more water, which helps clear fluids.
  • Use saline nasal spray available over the counter to relieve blockage or blow harder to remove the mucus.
  • Use nasal strips that can be placed on the nose to widen nostrils and increase airflow.
  • Keep a humidifier around to moisten air at home/workplace.

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How does the drug interact with Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet and cisapride may increase the risk or severity of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet with Cisapride is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet with Potassium chloride may increase potassium levels in the blood. High potassium levels can cause hyperkalemia (a high level of the electrolyte potassium in the blood), which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, and abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet with Potassium chloride together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is advised to reduce the intake of potassium-rich foods such as tomatoes, raisins, figs, potatoes, lima beans, bananas, plantains, papayas, pears, cantaloupes, mangoes, and potassium-containing salt substitutes. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet with Lisinopril can increase potassium levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet with Lisinopril together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, or irregular heartbeat, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet:
Coadministration of ramipril together with Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet may increase the risk of side effects such as low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and a condition called hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet with Ramipril together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, or irregular heartbeat, you should contact a doctor immediately. Avoid taking a potassium-rich diet (tomatoes, raisins, figs, potatoes, lima beans, bananas, plantains, papayas, pears, cantaloupes, mangoes) while taking these medications. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet with Quinapril can increase potassium levels which can lead to severe conditions like kidney failure, muscle paralysis, and irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet with Quinapril together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, or irregular heartbeat, you should contact a doctor immediately. Avoid taking a potassium-rich diet (tomatoes, raisins, figs, potatoes, lima beans, bananas, plantains, papayas, pears, cantaloupes, mangoes) while taking these medications. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet with Trimethoprim can increase potassium levels which can lead to severe conditions like kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet with Trimethoprim together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, or irregular heartbeat, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LosartanCaptopril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet with Captopril can increase potassium levels which can lead to severe conditions like kidney failure, muscle paralysis, and irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet with Captopril together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, or irregular heartbeat, you should contact a doctor immediately. Avoid taking a potassium-rich diet (tomatoes, raisins, figs, potatoes, lima beans, bananas, plantains, papayas, pears, cantaloupes, mangoes) while taking these medications. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet:
Using enalapril together with Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet may increase the risk of side effects such as low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and a condition called hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Enalapril with Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if your doctor prescribes it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, tingling of the hands and feet, and feelings of heaviness in the legs. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
LosartanPotassium citrate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet with Potassium citrate can increase potassium levels, which can lead to severe conditions like kidney failure, muscle paralysis, and irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet with Potassium citrate together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is essential to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. It is advised to reduce the intake of potassium-rich foods. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet with Tizanidine can show additive effects which can lower the blood pressure and increase the risk and severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Losar-Ch 12.5/50mg Tablet with Tizanidine together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you notice any nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, or irregular heartbeat. While taking these medications, avoid taking a potassium-rich diet (tomatoes, raisins, figs, potatoes, lima beans, bananas, plantains, papayas, pears, cantaloupes, mangoes). Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

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