Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet 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 an essential risk factor for cardiovascular diseases like heart attack, stroke, myocardial infarction etc. 

Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet consists of two medicines, namely: Losartan and Chlorthalidone. Losartan belongs to a group of angiotensin II receptor antagonists which narrows constricted blood vessels and widens it. Thus, it lowers elevated blood pressure and increases blood flow by preventing blood vessel narrowing. Chlorthalidone belongs to thiazide diuretics (water pill) which inhibits sodium and chloride reabsorption from absorbing excess salts that cause fluid retention or build-up. Thus, it also relaxes the blood vessels to improve blood circulation and lowers raised blood pressure.  

Your doctor will decide the dosage of Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet based on your medical condition. In some cases, Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet can cause side effects like nausea, taste changes, stomach upset, diarrhoea, headache, weakness, dizziness and decreased blood pressure. Most of these side effects of Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet 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 Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet or any other medicines, please inform your doctor. Before taking Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet , let your doctor know if you have any kidney, liver problems or severe dehydration. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet . Please do not stop taking Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet on your own, leading to the recurrence of symptoms or worsening the condition. Do not consume alcohol with Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you experience dizziness.

Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet is an anti-hypertensive medication that treats high blood pressure (hypertension). It consists of Losartan and Chlorthalidone. Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. It lowers the blood pressure and increases the blood flow by inhibiting angiotensin (a hormone that constricts blood vessels). Losartan is also used to treat stroke and slow down kidney damage in people with type 2 diabetes. It also increases urinary flow rate and aids in the excretion of electrolytes like chloride, magnesium, calcium and phosphate and by-products like uric acid. Chlorthalidone is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) with antihypertensive activity. It inhibits sodium and chloride reabsorption from absorbing excess salts that cause fluid retention or build-up. Chlorthalidone lowers blood pressure by decreasing the amount of blood the heart pumps (cardiac output) and reducing plasma and extracellular fluid volume (body fluids outside the cells). 

Complete the course strictly as suggested by the doctor, even if you feel better, to avoid disease recurrence. Let your doctor know if you have any history of heart, kidney or liver diseases, severe dehydration, high potassium levels (hyperkalaemia), low potassium levels (hypokalaemia), diabetes, high cholesterol levels, electrolyte imbalance, asthma, lupus (an autoimmune disease), gout and thyroid disorders before starting Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet . Pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet . Chlorthalidone in Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet passes into the breast milk during breastfeeding. Hence, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet if you are a nursing mother. Avoid operating any machines or doing any work that needs mental alertness if you feel dizzy after taking Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet . It is advised to avoid alcohol consumption while using Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet to prevent dizziness and risk of low blood pressure. Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients younger than 18 years of age. 

• 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 Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet for effective results.
• Thiazide diuretics like Chlorthalidone may increase serum triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Hence it is advised to monitor your cholesterol levels regularly.
• Chlorthalidone in Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet may interfere with specific lab tests like parathyroid test and protein-bound iodide test, hence mention that you are using Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet in advance to the laboratory staff.
• Your doctor may advise you to get a regular kidney function test, blood examinations for potassium levels and other electrolytes while using Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet to rule out any renal impairment.
• Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is advised in diabetic patients while using Losium CT 12.5 mg Tablet .