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Medicine Details

Loram Beta H Tablet

Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt Composition: Losartan (NA) + Atenolol (NA) + Hydrochlorothiazide (NA)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Loram Beta H Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Benefits: 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. Loram Beta H Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Description: Loram Beta H Tablet is a medicine that treats hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of medicines that controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. Lowering the blood pressure helps in preventing future heart attacks and strokes. Loram Beta H Tablet should be taken on empty stomach, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It makes you lose excess water through urine, hence try to take it at day time or 4 hours before bedtime to avoid frequent urination at night. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Nausea, taste change, diarrhea and stomach upset are some common side effects of this medicine. Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine. This medicine should be used along with lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, regular exercise and smoking cessation for best results. You are advised to drink plenty of fluids to overcome mouth dryness and extreme thirst. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are pregnant if you have ever had any problems with your blood circulation or have liver or kidney problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

How to Use: Loram Beta H Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Losartan, Atenolol and Hydrochlorothiazide which lower blood pressure effectively. Losartan is a calcium channel blocker which works by blocking the hormone angiotensin to relax blood vessels, while Atenolol is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart to slow down the heart rate. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic which removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.

Safety Advice: If you miss a dose of Loram Beta H Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If Missed: strip of 10 tablets

Packaging: Strip

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Side Effects: Taste change | Diarrhea | Upset stomach | Headache | Dizziness | Cold extremities | Weakness | Numbness of extremity | Increased uric acid level in blood | Increased blood lipid level | Decreased magnesium level in blood | Slow heart rate | Decreased sodium level in blood | Decreased blood pressure

Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CAUTION

Liver Interaction: CAUTION