Lotam 50/5mg Tablet 15's belongs to the class of anti-hypertensive drugs, primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Hypertension is a medical condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries. It is considered as an essential risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Lotam 50/5mg Tablet 15's lowers the blood pressure by widening and relaxing blood vessels. 

Lotam 50/5mg Tablet 15's is a combination of two medicines, namely, Losartan and Amlodipine. Losartan belongs to a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It lowers the blood pressure and increases the blood flow by preventing the narrowing of blood vessels. Losartan is also used to treat stroke and slow down kidney damage in people with type 2 diabetes. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that dilates (widens) blood vessels and increases blood flow. Altogether, it helps to lower high blood pressure, chest pain (angina) and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease. 

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. In some cases, Lotam 50/5mg Tablet 15's can cause side effects like sleepiness, taste changes, ankle swelling, headache, flushing (feeling warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), dizziness, tiredness, palpitations (irregular heartbeat), upset stomach, and hyperkalaemia (increased potassium levels in the blood). Most of these side effects of Lotam 50/5mg Tablet 15's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Lotam 50/5mg Tablet 15's or any other medicines, please inform your doctor. Before taking Lotam 50/5mg Tablet 15's, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. It is advised to complete the prescribed course, even if you feel better. Please do not stop taking Lotam 50/5mg Tablet 15's on your own, as it may lead to the recurrence of symptoms or worsen the condition. Do not consume alcohol with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet 15's as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Avoid potassium supplements with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet 15's as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood.

Lotam 50/5mg Tablet 15's is an anti-hypertensive drug that treats high blood pressure (hypertension). Lotam 50/5mg Tablet 15's lowers the blood pressure by widening and relaxing blood vessels. Lotam 50/5mg Tablet 15's consists of two medicines, namely: Losartan and Amlodipine. Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. It lowers the blood pressure and increases the blood flow by preventing the narrowing of blood vessels. Losartan is also used to treat stroke and slow down kidney damage in people with type 2 diabetes. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that dilates (widens) blood vessels and increases blood flow. Altogether, it helps to lower high blood pressure, chest pain (angina) and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease.

• Sleepiness
• Taste changes
• Ankle swelling
• Headache
• Flushing
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Palpitations
• Upset stomach
• Hyperkalaemia

Monitor your blood pressure levels regularly. If you are known to be allergic to Lotam 50/5mg Tablet 15's or have any kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration, please inform your doctor beforehand. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. It is advised to complete the prescribed course, even if you feel better. Complete the course strictly as suggested by the doctor, even if you feel better, to avoid disease recurrence. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet 15's as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Avoid potassium supplements with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet 15's as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Lotam 50/5mg Tablet 15's may interact with other blood pressure treating medicines (Lisinopril, Ramipril, benazepril), pain killers (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, hydrocodone), heart-related medicines (metoprolol, nitroglycerin), high cholesterol treating drugs (simvastatin), fluid retention drugs (hydrochlorothiazide), and drugs treating impotence (sildenafil).

Drug-Food Interaction: Minimize high potassium foods intake and avoid over the counter potassium supplements, grapefruit, or juice.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People with low blood pressure, heart, kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration, hyperkalaemia (high potassium levels in the blood), and diabetes should consult the doctor before taking Lotam 50/5mg Tablet 15's.

• LISINOPRIL
• RAMIPRIL
• BENAZEPRIL
• ASPIRIN
• IBUPROFEN
• NAPROXEN
• CELECOXIB
• DICLOFENAC
• INDOMETHACIN
• MELOXICAM
• HYDROCODONE
• METOPROLOL
• NITROGLYCERIN
• SIMVASTATIN
• HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
• SILDENAFIL

• Reduce sodium intake in your diet to maintain your blood pressure.
• Eat natural and healthy foods by cutting down on high on sodium processed foods.
• Lose those extra pounds, since being obese can be a risk factor for hypertension.
• Exercise regularly to maintain good heart health.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol intake.
• Chronic stress may also cause high blood pressure. Therefore, avoid stress triggers and make time for yourself to relax and do activities that you enjoy.

Keep a check on your daily blood pressure, and if you notice any fluctuations, please consult a doctor. Low salt/sodium diet and regular exercise are recommended along with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet 15's for effective results.

Blood pressure is the measurement of the force that our heart uses to pump blood to all parts of the body. Hypertension is a chronic condition when blood pressure is too high. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. High blood pressure can be diagnosed with the help of a blood pressure monitor or sphygmomanometer. Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart pumps blood out. On the other hand, diastolic pressure is the pressure when your heart is at the resting stage between heartbeats. If your blood pressure is 140/90 mm of Hg, it means the systolic pressure is 140 mm of Hg and, diastolic pressure is 90 mm of Hg. Ideal blood pressure should be between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg.