Alstan 50mg Tablet

Gain a clear understanding of Alstan 50mg Tablet, a product by MBS Formulation formulated with the salt combination Losartan (50mg). This medication is commonly used for Hypertension (high blood pressure),Prevention of heart attack and stroke,Heart Failure. Continue reading to explore comprehensive details about its application and other essential information to help you make informed decisions regarding your health needs.

MRP: ₹ 48.5
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Losartan (50mg)
Brand: MBS Formulation
Uses: Hypertension (high blood pressure),Prevention of heart attack and stroke,Heart Failure

Description

Alstan 50mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure
Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attacks and stroke
This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes
Alstan 50mg Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines
It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night
However, try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit
It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled
Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse
This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use.
Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure
These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor
This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects
Dizziness, particularly after the first dose, is known to occur in some people
This may be associated with headaches
Let your doctor know if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems
Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it
Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Alstan 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alstan 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Alstan 50mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Alstan 50mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Alstan 50mg Tablet is recommended.^However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.
Driving:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether Alstan 50mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Alstan 50mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	UNSAFE: Alstan 50mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alstan 50mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Therapeutic class:	CARDIAC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Biphenyls derivatives