Losaquick RH 2.5mg/50mg/12.5mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Cure Quick Pharmaceuticals
Active Ingredient Ramipril (2.5mg) + Losartan (50mg) + Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassCARDIAC
User Rating4.8
User Reviews661

FAQ

Losaquick RH 2.5mg/50mg/12.5mg Tablet Reviews

Losaquick RH 2.5mg/50mg/12.5mg is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of medicines that helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It also helps to reduce chances of any future heart attack and stroke.

Losaquick RH 2.5mg/50mg/12.5mg is taken with or without food, preferably in the morning to avoid frequent urination at night. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine. It may raise the level of potassium in the blood, hence avoid potassium rich food or supplements.

Nausea, taste change, diarrhea, stomach pain, and indigestion are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or do not go away. Let your doctor know about cough or throat irritation that does not go away. Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst. Dizziness or headache may occur due to low blood pressure but this gets better with time.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function and the levels of salts such as potassium checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

How Losaquick RH 2.5mg/50mg/12.5mg Tablet Works

Losaquick RH 2.5mg/50mg/12.5mg is a combination of three medicines: Ramipril, Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide which lower blood pressure effectively. Ramipril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessels. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) which blocks the hormone angiotensin thereby further relaxing blood vessels. Together, they allow the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.

How to Use Losaquick RH 2.5mg/50mg/12.5mg 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. Losaquick RH 2.5mg/50mg/12.5mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Losaquick RH 2.5mg/50mg/12.5mg Tablet

  • In Hypertension (high blood pressure): Losaquick RH 2.5mg/50mg/12.5mg relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Uses of Losaquick RH 2.5mg/50mg/12.5mg Tablet

  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Losaquick RH 2.5mg/50mg/12.5mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Driving  UNSAFE
Losaquick RH 2.5mg/50mg/12.5mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Losaquick RH 2.5mg/50mg/12.5mg is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  CAUTION
Losaquick RH 2.5mg/50mg/12.5mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Losaquick RH 2.5mg/50mg/12.5mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Losaquick RH 2.5mg/50mg/12.5mg.
Liver  CAUTION
Losaquick RH 2.5mg/50mg/12.5mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Losaquick RH 2.5mg/50mg/12.5mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Losaquick RH 2.5mg/50mg/12.5mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Quick Tips

  • Losaquick RH 2.5mg/50mg/12.5mg is prescribed to reduce high blood pressure and the risk of future heart attack and stroke.
  • Monitor your blood pressure regularly after starting treatment, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down or if it becomes too low.
  • It helps you to lose water via urination. If, however, you lose too much fluid, you may become dehydrated. This will make you feel thirsty and make your skin look and feel dry. Consult your doctor immediately.
  • Lifestyle changes like a low-sodium diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine work better.
  • Avoid taking painkillers along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
  • Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea and creatinine in your blood.

References

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  3. Mayo Clinic. Losartan+Hydrochlorothiazide.
  4. Hydrochlorothiazide + losartan potassium. Camberley, Surrey: Sandoz Limited; 2009 [revised 30 Dec. 2018].

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