Alsartan H Tablet 10’s belongs to the class of anti-hypertensives primarily taken to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and reduce the risk of stroke in patients with high blood pressure. Alsartan H Tablet 10’s is a combination medication generally used when a single medicine is unable to control high blood pressure. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a life-long or chronic condition in which the force exerted against the artery wall becomes too high. It can lead to the risk of heart diseases, like heart attack and stroke. Alsartan H Tablet 10’s is a combination of Losartan (angiotensin II receptor antagonist) and Hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic or water pill). Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker that helps to relax and widen the blood vessels (arteries) for easy blood flow to the whole body. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that prevents excess salt absorption in the body, preventing fluid retention. Together it lowers blood pressure and prevents the risk of stroke, heart attack, and oedema (fluid overload).
You can take Alsartan H Tablet 10’s with food or an empty stomach. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. You may experience upper respiratory infections, dizziness, feeling tired, nausea, diarrhoea, back pain, and cold/flu symptoms like a cough in some cases. Most of these side effects of Alsartan H Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor tells you. In rare cases, Alsartan H Tablet 10’s can cause a condition that results in a skeletal muscle problem, leading to further kidney failure. If you notice unexplained muscle pain, dark colour urine, tenderness, or weakness, especially if you also have a fever or unexplained tiredness, immediately contact the doctor. Do not use if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant; stop taking Alsartan H Tablet 10’s, and tell your doctor immediately. Besides this, you should not use the Alsartan H Tablet 10’s if you cannot urinate. If you have diabetes, do not use Alsartan H Tablet 10’s with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine). Before taking the Alsartan H Tablet 10’s, tell your doctor if you have ever had liver disease, kidney failure, glaucoma (increased eye pressure), high or low magnesium or potassium levels in your blood, allergies or asthma, lupus (an autoimmune disease), diabetes.
Medicinal Benefits
Alsartan H Tablet 10’s is a combination of Losartan (angiotensin II receptor antagonist) and Hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic or water pill). Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker that helps to relax and widen the blood vessels (arteries). Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that prevents excess salt absorption in the body, preventing fluid retention. Together it lowers blood pressure and prevents the risk of stroke, heart attack, and oedema (fluid retention).
Drug Warnings
Alsartan H Tablet 10’s should not be given to the people allergic to Alsartan H Tablet 10’s, have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), or have had a heart attack, kidney disease, or liver disease. It should be used with caution in patients who have diabetes. Besides this, it is contraindicated in low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart), and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). Do not consume alcohol with Alsartan H Tablet 10’s as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Avoid potassium supplements with Alsartan H Tablet 10’s as they may lead to high potassium levels in the blood. Regular blood tests and blood pressure monitoring are recommended while taking Alsartan H Tablet 10’s. Drink a lot of fluids as Alsartan H Tablet 10’s can cause dehydration, so to avoid unpleasant side effects, increase the intake of fluids.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ALSARTAN-H TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.
HOW TO USE ALSARTAN-H TABLET
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. Alsartan-H Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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