Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide is an angiotensin receptor blocker and diuretic combination for blood pressure. It is a prescription medicine used for high blood pressure. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 10 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide works

Losartan blocks the action of angiotensin II, a hormone that narrows blood vessels, so the vessels relax and widen. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that helps the kidneys remove extra salt and water. Together they lower blood pressure more than either does alone.

What is Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide used for?

• High blood pressure

Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide is used to treat high blood pressure when a single medicine has not brought it down enough. Combining two medicines that work in different ways in one tablet often gives better control with fewer pills. Keeping blood pressure within target lowers the long-term risk of stroke, heart attack, heart failure and kidney damage, even though high blood pressure itself usually causes no symptoms.

Side effects of Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide

Most people adjust to Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide within a few weeks. Side effects that may occur include:

• Dizziness, especially when standing up
• Passing more urine than usual
• Tiredness
• Muscle cramps
• Headache

Get urgent help for swelling of the face, lips or tongue, difficulty breathing, fainting, or a severe skin rash. Contact your doctor promptly if you have sudden eye pain or reduced vision, or are passing very little urine.

Precautions and warnings

• It must not be used during pregnancy, so tell your doctor straight away if you are pregnant or planning to be; it is also not advised when breastfeeding.
• Your doctor will check your kidney function and blood levels of potassium and sodium, especially at the start.
• Tell your doctor if you have gout, diabetes, kidney or liver disease, or an allergy to sulfonamide (sulfa) medicines, as the diuretic can raise uric acid and blood sugar.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless advised, and check before taking NSAID painkillers or lithium.
• Hydrochlorothiazide can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight, so use sun protection and report any new or changing skin lesions.

Frequently asked questions about Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide

What is the price of Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide products currently in stock range from Rs 51 to Rs 1,857 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Corik-H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet at Rs 51. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide are available in Pakistan?

Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Xavor (Ferozsons Laboratories Limited), Diu-tansin (Pharmevo LIMITED.), Co-eziday (Werrick Pharmaceuticals Pakistan Ltd), Co-a2a (Wilson`s Pharmaceuticals), Qsartan (High Q International), Losaan-h (Maple Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd), Corik (Raazee Therapeutics Ltd) and Blaze (Mass Pharma Ltd), along with 14 more brands listed below.

Do I need a prescription for Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide?

Yes. Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide be used during pregnancy?

It must not be used during pregnancy, so tell your doctor straight away if you are pregnant or planning to be; it is also not advised when breastfeeding.

Are all Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 12 products containing Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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