Uses of Osartan HZ 12.5/50

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Side effects of Osartan HZ 12.5/50

Nausea
Taste change
Upset stomach
Diarrhea
Headache
Dizziness
Weakness
Decreased blood pressure
Increased blood uric acid
Increased blood lipid level
Glucose intolerance
Electrolyte imbalance

How to use Osartan HZ 12.5/50

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. Osartan HZ 12.5/50 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Osartan HZ 12.5/50 works

Osartan HZ 12.5/50 is a combination of two medicines: Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, which lowers the blood pressure effectively. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels. This allows 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.

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Osartan HZ 12.5/50 for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It can be taken with or without food.
Osartan HZ 12.5/50 may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, very dry mouth or muscle weakness.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Use of Osartan HZ 12.5/50 during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
It may also decrease the risk of stroke and heart attacks.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Osartan HZ 12.5/50.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Osartan HZ 12.5/50 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Osartan HZ 12.5/50 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Osartan HZ 12.5/50 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION – Kidney: Osartan HZ 12.5/50 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Osartan HZ 12.5/50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Osartan HZ 12.5/50 is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION – Liver: Osartan HZ 12.5/50 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Osartan HZ 12.5/50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.