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Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Tas Med India Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Plot No. 45, N.T.M., Sector -26, Chandigarh
Other Info - LOT0774

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FAQs

Lotam 50/5mg Tablet consists of Losartan and Amlodipine. Losartan lowers the blood pressure and increases the blood flow by preventing the narrowing of blood vessels. Amlodipine dilates (widens) blood vessels and increases blood flow. Altogether, Lotam 50/5mg Tablet helps to lower high blood pressure, chest pain (angina) and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease.

Lotam 50/5mg Tablet can cause high levels of potassium in the blood leading to hyperkalaemia. Hence it is not recommended to use potassium supplements along with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet . However, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines before starting Lotam 50/5mg Tablet .

Do not stop using Lotam 50/5mg Tablet even if you feel better. It should be strictly used as advised by your doctor to avoid the recurrence of symptoms and worsening of the disease.

No, you are advised to inform your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before stopping the medicine. Depending upon your current blood pressure readings, there is a possibility your doctor may lower your medicine dosage and not recommend to discontinue it.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

It is unsafe to consume alcohol, since alcohol consumption with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet may increase the risk of low blood pressure and cause adverse effects such as dizziness, fainting, light-headedness, or headache.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Lotam 50/5mg Tablet if you plan to become pregnant or are already pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before prescribing Lotam 50/5mg Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There is no evidence on how Lotam 50/5mg Tablet affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before taking Lotam 50/5mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Lotam 50/5mg Tablet may cause side effects like dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, which can affect your ability to concentrate and drive. Hence, it is recommended not to drive or operate machinery until you are mentally alert.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Lotam 50/5mg Tablet . The dosage will be initiated in lower doses and will be further increased in patients with liver diseases.

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Kidney

Caution

Lotam 50/5mg Tablet consists of Losartan drug, which may affect the kidney functioning. Hence it is advised to seek doctor advice before starting Lotam 50/5mg Tablet if you have kidney problems.

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Children

Caution

It is not recommended for children below six years. However, for children above six years, give Lotam 50/5mg Tablet in doses as prescribed by a doctor.

About Lotam 50/5mg Tablet

Lotam 50/5mg 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 as an essential risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Lotam 50/5mg Tablet lowers the blood pressure by widening and relaxing blood vessels. 

Lotam 50/5mg Tablet 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 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 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 or any other medicines, please inform your doctor. Before taking Lotam 50/5mg Tablet , 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 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 as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Avoid potassium supplements with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood.

Uses of Lotam 50/5mg Tablet

High blood pressure (hypertension).

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Medicinal Benefits

Lotam 50/5mg Tablet is an anti-hypertensive drug that treats high blood pressure (hypertension). Lotam 50/5mg Tablet lowers the blood pressure by widening and relaxing blood vessels. Lotam 50/5mg Tablet 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.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Lotam 50/5mg Tablet

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

Drug Warnings

Monitor your blood pressure levels regularly. If you are known to be allergic to Lotam 50/5mg Tablet 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 as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Avoid potassium supplements with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmlodipineDantrolene
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How does the drug interact with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet:
Using Lotam 50/5mg Tablet together with dantrolene may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lotam 50/5mg Tablet with Dantrolene can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek medical attention if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet:
Using phenobarbital and Lotam 50/5mg Tablet may drastically lower Lotam 50/5mg Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of phenobarbital with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet:
Taking simvastatin with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet may result in considerably higher blood levels of simvastatin and may increase the risk of side effects (liver damage and rhabdomyolysis - an uncommon but serious illness characterized by the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lotam 50/5mg Tablet with simvastatin can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have unexplained muscular pain, soreness, or weakness while using simvastatin, especially if these symptoms are accompanied by fever or dark-colored urine, consult the doctor immediately. However, if you develop a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Ceritinib together with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet can slow heart rate and increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Lotam 50/5mg Tablet with Ceritinib, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you have sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or an irregular heartbeat, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Lotam 50/5mg Tablet and rifampicin together may lower Lotam 50/5mg Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Lotam 50/5mg Tablet and rifampicin, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineFosphenytoin
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How does the drug interact with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet:
When Lotam 50/5mg Tablet is taken with Fosphenytoin, it may decrease the blood levels of Lotam 50/5mg Tablet, which may make Lotam 50/5mg Tablet less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lotam 50/5mg Tablet and Fosphenytoin together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet:
Using Lotam 50/5mg Tablet and phenytoin together may drastically lower Lotam 50/5mg Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Lotam 50/5mg Tablet with phenytoin can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Lotam 50/5mg Tablet with itraconazole may significantly raise the blood levels and effects of Lotam 50/5mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Lotam 50/5mg Tablet and itraconazole may interact, but if prescribed by a doctor, they can be used together. Consult a doctor if you develop chest discomfort, trouble breathing, dizziness or fainting, swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet, or any other of these symptoms. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medication.
How does the drug interact with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet:
Using Lotam 50/5mg Tablet and primidone together may lower Lotam 50/5mg Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Lotam 50/5mg Tablet with primidone can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Lotam 50/5mg Tablet and carbamazepine together may significantly reduce Lotam 50/5mg Tablet blood levels, making the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Lotam 50/5mg Tablet with carbamazepine, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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AMLODIPINE-5MG+LOSARTAN-50MGPotassium rich foods
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AMLODIPINE-5MG+LOSARTAN-50MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Lentils, Orange Juice, Oranges, Raisins, Potatoes, Salmon Dried, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Coconut Water, Beans, Beetroot, Broccoli, Bananas, Apricots, Avocado, Yogurt

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lotam 50/5mg Tablet with potassium-containing salt substitutes or potassium supplements can cause high levels of potassium in the blood. Avoid taking potassium-containing salt substitutes or potassium supplements while being treated with Lotam 50/5mg Tablet.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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No

Special Advise

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 for effective results.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • 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.

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