Losakind 50 mg Tablet

Losakind 50 mg Tablet – Losartan Potassium 50 mg by Mankind

Losakind 50 from Mankind Pharma contains Losartan Potassium IP 50 mg in a film-coated tablet. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB), and it solves the same problem as an ACE inhibitor from the other end. ACE inhibitors stop angiotensin II being made; losartan lets it be made but blocks the receptor it must dock with to constrict a blood vessel. The practical difference matters to patients: because it does not interfere with the bradykinin pathway, losartan does not cause the dry cough that drives many people off ACE inhibitors. It also lowers uric acid, unusual among blood pressure drugs. Strip of 10 tablets. Schedule H prescription medicine.

Key Features

• Losartan Potassium IP 50 mg film-coated tablet
• Angiotensin receptor blocker – blocks the receptor rather than the enzyme
• Does not cause the dry cough associated with ACE inhibitors
• Protects the kidneys in diabetic kidney disease, and lowers uric acid
• Strip of 10 tablets from Mankind Pharma Ltd.

Composition

• Losartan Potassium IP – 50 mg per film-coated tablet
• Colour – Titanium Dioxide IP

Composition as printed on the pack. Refer to the package insert for the complete list of excipients.

Uses & Benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure with once-daily dosing
• Reduces the risk of stroke in patients with an enlarged heart
• Protects the kidneys in type 2 diabetes with kidney disease
• Free of the dry cough that limits ACE inhibitors
• Lowers uric acid, unlike most blood pressure medicines
• Well tolerated over long-term use

Directions for Use

• Take one tablet once daily, exactly as prescribed, at the same time each day
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; may be taken with or without food
• Keep taking it even when you feel well – high blood pressure usually has no symptoms
• Do not take potassium supplements or potassium-based salt substitutes unless your doctor says so
• Do not stop or change the dose on your own

Precautions

• Not for use in pregnancy. ARBs harm the developing baby – tell your doctor at once if you become pregnant or plan to
• Seek emergency care for swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, although this is rarer than with ACE inhibitors
• Blood tests for kidney function and potassium are done before and during treatment – potassium can rise
• Dizziness on standing is common early on, and worse if you are dehydrated or taking diuretics
• Tell your doctor about kidney disease, renal artery narrowing, liver disease, or if you take NSAIDs or lithium
• Do not combine with an ACE inhibitor or aliskiren unless a specialist directs it

Storage

• Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C, protected from light and moisture, as printed on the pack
• Keep tablets in the original blister until use
• Keep out of reach of children

Disclaimer

Schedule H prescription drug – to be sold by retail on the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner only. This information is for general awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Blood pressure medicines must be reviewed regularly by your doctor.