Loram 5 mg Tablet
Unichem Laboratories Ltd
Uses of Loram 5 mg Tablet:
High blood pressure, High blood pressure, Heart failure
Composition of Loram 5 mg Tablet:
Losartan 50mg + Ramipril 5mg
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Description
High blood pressure
Uses
Losartan is generally used in treatment of the treatment of high blood pressure.
Ramipril is generally used in treatment of heart failure and high blood pressure
Ramipril is generally used in treatment of heart failure and high blood pressure
Side effects
- Back pain
- Cough
- Decreased blood pressure
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Renal impairment
- Sinus inflammation
- Weakness
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Losartan, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Losartan is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Ramipril, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Ramipril is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Ramipril, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Ramipril is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Losartan belongs to the category of angiotensin receptor blockers(ARB). It blocks the harmone angiotensin that helps relax the blood vessels and allow the blood to flow smoothly helping the heart to pump blood more efficiently.art to pump more efficiently.
Ramipril belongs to the category of an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It slows down the heart rate and makes the heart to work more efficiently pump the blood around the body & the condition better.
Ramipril belongs to the category of an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It slows down the heart rate and makes the heart to work more efficiently pump the blood around the body & the condition better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Losartan a blood thinner?
No, Losartan is from a class of medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances that tighten the blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently
Q. Is Losartan safe?
Losartan is safe to use if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.
Q. Is Losartan the same as Losartan potassium?
Yes. Losartan is available in the market as Losartan potassium. So, the salt form of Losartan contains potassium, however, check the bottle before use
Q. Is Losartan generic?
Yes, it is the generic drug
Q. Is Losartan a water pill?
No, it belongs to a class of medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists
Q. Is Losartan gluten free?
Yes. Losartan is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use
Q. Does Losartan contain potassium?
Losartan is available in the market as Losartan potassium. So, the salt form of Losartan contains potassium, however, check the bottle before use
Q. Can I take Losartan with Benadryl/atenolol/Xanax/Viagra/Nyquil/metoprolol?
Atenolol, metoprolol and Xanax may lower blood pressure when taken along with Losartan. No clinically observed drug interaction is observed with Viagra, Nyquil, and alcohol. Please follow doctor’s advice regarding its use
Q. Does Losartan cause constipation/infrequent urination/ drowsiness/ headache/ itching/ cough/ lower heart rate?
Losartan causes headache, drowsiness. Constipation, infrequent urination, itching, cough and low heart rate are not reported. Patient should fallow doctor’s advice regarding the possible side effects.
Q. Is Ramipril safe to use?
Ramipril is safe to use, provided you follow the doctor's advice on using the medication.
Q. Is Ramipril a diuretic?
Ramipril belongs to a class of drugs called ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) and is not a diuretic. ACE inhibitors are mainly used to reduce high blood pressure.
Q. Is Ramipril a nitrate or a statin?
Ramipril belongs to a class of drugs called ACE inhibitors and used to treat high blood pressure. Ramipril is not a nitrate or a statin.
Q. Can I take Ramipril with Ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen can be taken with Ramipril, however, it is known that ibuprofen and other NSAIDs may reduce the antihypertensive effects of Ramipril. Consult your doctor about any medications currently taken before starting and while on Ramipril
Q. Does Ramipril cause cough?
Ramipril causes a cough and non-productive tickling cough is said to be one of the common side effects of Ramipril.
Q. Does Ramipril cause frequent urination?
Ramipril doesn't cause an increase in the frequency of urination. Sometimes it may alter the urine output but doesn't modify the frequency of urination.
Q. Does Ramipril cause itching?
Yes, it can cause itching. Itching of the skin is not very common with Ramipril.
Q. Does Ramipril cause an increase in potassium levels in the blood?
Yes, Hyperkalemia(increased potassium levels in the blood) is one of the common side effects of Ramipril.
Q. Does Ramipril cause depression?
Depression is not very common with Ramipril and yes this drug may cause depression.
Q. Does Ramipril known to cause thinning of the blood?
Ramipril doesn't cause thinning of the blood.
Q. Can I take Ramipril with sildenafil?
Ramipril can be taken along with Sildenafil. It has been noted that Ramipril can cause a fall in blood pressure levels and other symptoms including lightheadedness, fainting, flushing, headache, dizziness, and increased heart rate. Be cautious before taking the drugs together and inform your doctor if you notice any symptoms.
No, Losartan is from a class of medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances that tighten the blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently
Q. Is Losartan safe?
Losartan is safe to use if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.
Q. Is Losartan the same as Losartan potassium?
Yes. Losartan is available in the market as Losartan potassium. So, the salt form of Losartan contains potassium, however, check the bottle before use
Q. Is Losartan generic?
Yes, it is the generic drug
Q. Is Losartan a water pill?
No, it belongs to a class of medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists
Q. Is Losartan gluten free?
Yes. Losartan is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use
Q. Does Losartan contain potassium?
Losartan is available in the market as Losartan potassium. So, the salt form of Losartan contains potassium, however, check the bottle before use
Q. Can I take Losartan with Benadryl/atenolol/Xanax/Viagra/Nyquil/metoprolol?
Atenolol, metoprolol and Xanax may lower blood pressure when taken along with Losartan. No clinically observed drug interaction is observed with Viagra, Nyquil, and alcohol. Please follow doctor’s advice regarding its use
Q. Does Losartan cause constipation/infrequent urination/ drowsiness/ headache/ itching/ cough/ lower heart rate?
Losartan causes headache, drowsiness. Constipation, infrequent urination, itching, cough and low heart rate are not reported. Patient should fallow doctor’s advice regarding the possible side effects.
Q. Is Ramipril safe to use?
Ramipril is safe to use, provided you follow the doctor's advice on using the medication.
Q. Is Ramipril a diuretic?
Ramipril belongs to a class of drugs called ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) and is not a diuretic. ACE inhibitors are mainly used to reduce high blood pressure.
Q. Is Ramipril a nitrate or a statin?
Ramipril belongs to a class of drugs called ACE inhibitors and used to treat high blood pressure. Ramipril is not a nitrate or a statin.
Q. Can I take Ramipril with Ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen can be taken with Ramipril, however, it is known that ibuprofen and other NSAIDs may reduce the antihypertensive effects of Ramipril. Consult your doctor about any medications currently taken before starting and while on Ramipril
Q. Does Ramipril cause cough?
Ramipril causes a cough and non-productive tickling cough is said to be one of the common side effects of Ramipril.
Q. Does Ramipril cause frequent urination?
Ramipril doesn't cause an increase in the frequency of urination. Sometimes it may alter the urine output but doesn't modify the frequency of urination.
Q. Does Ramipril cause itching?
Yes, it can cause itching. Itching of the skin is not very common with Ramipril.
Q. Does Ramipril cause an increase in potassium levels in the blood?
Yes, Hyperkalemia(increased potassium levels in the blood) is one of the common side effects of Ramipril.
Q. Does Ramipril cause depression?
Depression is not very common with Ramipril and yes this drug may cause depression.
Q. Does Ramipril known to cause thinning of the blood?
Ramipril doesn't cause thinning of the blood.
Q. Can I take Ramipril with sildenafil?
Ramipril can be taken along with Sildenafil. It has been noted that Ramipril can cause a fall in blood pressure levels and other symptoms including lightheadedness, fainting, flushing, headache, dizziness, and increased heart rate. Be cautious before taking the drugs together and inform your doctor if you notice any symptoms.
Expert Advice
- You have been prescribed Losartan to improve your blood pressure.Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack & stroke.It may also be used to treat chronic (long-standing) heart failure.It protects kidney function, which is especially useful for people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney diseases.Losartan can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Take it preferably at bedtime and rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.Losartan may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.Do not take Losartan during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Losartan.
- You have been prescribed Ramipril to improve blood pressure.Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack & strokes.It may also be used to treat chronic (long-standing) heart failure.It protects kidney function, which is especially useful for people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney diseases.Ramipril can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Take it preferably at bedtime and rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.Let your doctor know about any dizziness, cough, or throat irritation that doesn't go away.Ramipril may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Ramipril.
Product Details
SKU: PC-18938
Product Description: Loram 5 mg Tablet is manufactured by Unichem Laboratories Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Loram 5 mg Tablet is manufactured by Unichem Laboratories Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
