Product introduction
Losar-Beta Tablet combines atenolol, a beta blocker, with losartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker. It is prescribed for high blood pressure when a single medicine is not enough.
Storage: Store below 25°C, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
Uses of Losar-Beta Tablet
- High blood pressure (hypertension).
Benefits of Losar-Beta Tablet
Using two medicines that work in different ways lowers blood pressure more effectively. Good control reduces strain on the heart and lowers the risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney problems later in life.
Side effects of Losar-Beta Tablet
Most side effects do not require medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if they persist.
- Nausea.
- Change in taste.
- Constipation.
- Diarrhoea.
- Headache.
- Weakness.
- Dizziness.
- Cold hands and feet.
- Upset stomach.
- Raised potassium levels.
- Numbness in the limbs.
- Low blood pressure.
How to use Losar-Beta Tablet
Swallow the tablet whole with or without food, ideally at the same time daily. Keep taking it as prescribed even if you feel completely well.
How Losar-Beta Tablet works
Atenolol slows the heart rate and reduces the force of each beat, while losartan relaxes blood vessels by blocking the effect of angiotensin II. Together they bring blood pressure down.
Substitutes for Losar-Beta Tablet
No other medicine with the same composition is listed in our catalogue yet. Message us on WhatsApp and our pharmacist will help you find a suitable alternative.
Safety advice
Alcohol may lower blood pressure further and worsen dizziness; use with caution.
Can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects. Avoid in pregnancy.
The medicine may pass into breast milk and could affect the baby, so it is best avoided.
It may reduce alertness or vision; do not drive until you know how it affects you.
Kidney function should be monitored and the dose may need adjusting.
Use carefully in liver disease and avoid in severe cases.
Quick tips
- Rise slowly from sitting or lying down, since dizziness is possible.
- Do not stop this medicine abruptly, as that can strain the heart.
- Tell your doctor if you have asthma, COPD, diabetes or circulation problems.
- Atenolol can hide the warning signs of low blood sugar, so diabetic patients should monitor sugar closely.
Fact box
| Chemical class | Angiotensin II Antagonists + Beta Blockers |
|---|---|
| Habit forming | No |
| Therapeutic class | Cardiac |
| Action class | Angiotensin Receptor Blocker with Beta Blocker |
Frequently asked questions
What is Losar-Beta used for?
It is used to treat high blood pressure and lower the future risk of heart and kidney complications.
Who should not take it?
People with allergy to its ingredients, severe heart rhythm problems, cardiogenic shock, or who are pregnant should avoid it.
Can it affect blood sugar or potassium?
Atenolol can mask the signs of low blood sugar and losartan can change potassium levels, so your doctor may order tests.
Can I stop it once my pressure is normal?
No. A normal reading means the medicine is working. Stop only on your doctor's advice.