LOSARTAN+AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE
About LOSARTAN+AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE
LOSARTAN+AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE belongs to a group of medicines known as anti-hypertensives, primarily used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and oedema (a buildup of fluid in the body). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a lifelong or chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the blood vessel (arteries wall) increases. The higher this blood pressure, the harder the heart has to pump. Oedema may occur in high blood pressure where fluids of the body get trapped in the tissues of the hands, arms, feet, ankles and legs, leading to swelling.
LOSARTAN+AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE contains Chlorothiazide, Losartan and Amlodipine. Chlorothiazide is a diuretic that works by increasing the amount of urine passed out from the kidneys. It effectively reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats Edema (swelling) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker, and Losartan is an angiotensin receptor antagonist. Both work by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. This, in turn, reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. So, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke.
Take LOSARTAN+AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE as prescribed by your doctor. Depending on your medical conditions, you are advised to take LOSARTAN+AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. You may experience glucose intolerance (low or high level of glucose), ankle swelling, sleepiness, headache (sense of heat in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), flushing, tiredness, nausea, decreased potassium level in the blood, Increased blood uric acid and altered blood lipid level. Most of these side effects of LOSARTAN+AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Tell your doctor about this, as it may cause a rise in blood pressure and increase the risk of heart complications like stroke and heart disease. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from kidney, liver, heart disease, or diabetes. Taking LOSARTAN+AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE during pregnancy may cause side effects like jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), unexplained bleeding, low blood sugar or an electrolyte imbalance in the newborn baby. Do not use the LOSARTAN+AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE if you cannot urinate, have low blood pressure (hypotension), and have a cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping blood flow to the heart). Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the body's swelling.
Uses of LOSARTAN+AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE
Medicinal Benefits
LOSARTAN+AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE is a combination drug used to treat hypertension. When you take LOSARTAN+AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE, your body's blood vessels will be relaxed, and it will help lower the raised blood pressure. It also widens the blood vessels (lining of arteries wall) and improves blood flow. It helps in losing out excess fluids from the body by increasing the production of urine. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke. LOSARTAN+AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE also helps decrease fluid buildup, which reduces inflammation or swelling. In addition, this relieves Oedema and enables you to carry out your daily activities more efficiently.
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Side Effects of LOSARTAN+AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE
- Glucose intolerance (low or high level of glucose)
- Ankle swelling
- Sleepiness
- Headache (sense of heat in the face, ears, neck, and trunk)
- Flushing
- Tiredness
- Decreased potassium level in the blood
- Increased blood uric acid
- Altered blood lipid level
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Hypertension: The blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to hypertension. High blood pressure is expressed as systolic/diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats or pumps out blood. Diastolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries between the heartbeats. Blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg) by a blood pressure monitor called a sphygmomanometer. Some of the symptoms are headache, dizziness, nosebleeds, altered vision, chest pain, weakness, and shortness of breath. However, most of the time, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are none.
Oedema: Oedema, also known as fluid overload, occurs due to fluid build-up in spaces between the cells. Oedema can result from a variety of factors. Some oedema reasons are caused by your lifestyle, while an underlying medical problem causes others. Shortness of breath, chest pain (angina), abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmia), and swelling in hands or abdominal areas are the symptoms of oedema.
FAQs
LOSARTAN+AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE contains Chlorothiazide, Losartan and Amlodipine. Chlorothiazide works by increasing the amount of urine passed out from the kidneys. It effectively reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats Oedema (swelling) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease. Amlodipine and Losartan work by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. This, in turn, reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.
Also known as 'dropsy' or 'hydropsy,' it is a condition of fluid retention in the body characterized by swelling of the body's tissue, including ankles, feet and legs. It is usually caused by standing or sitting in the same position for too long, eating too much salty food and being overweight. Edema mainly affects the lymphatic system (including the circulatory and immune systems) and organs like the tonsils, spleen and thymus, maintaining fluid balance and fights infections. If it does not subside, please consult your doctor immediately.
LOSARTAN+AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE can be safely taken as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Conditions such as high blood pressure are life-long conditions, and one should not abruptly discontinue it without discussing it with a doctor.
It's unlikely that LOSARTAN+AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE affects fertility in men or women. However, some water pills like hydrochlorothiazide may lead to erectile dysfunction. There's not enough evidence to say for certain. For the best advice, consult your doctor.
No, you are advised to inform your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before stopping the medicine. Depending upon your current blood pressure readings, there is a possibility your doctor may lower your medicine dosage and not recommend discontinuing it.
