Lartan Am: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Lartan Am Information

Lartan Am is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Lartan Am also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lartan Am. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lartan Am can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Lartan Am are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Lartan Am has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lartan Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Lartan Am is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lartan Am contraindications section.

Besides this, Lartan Am may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lartan Am is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Lartan Am Benefits & Uses
Lartan Am Dosage & How to Take
Lartan Am Side Effects
Lartan Am Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Lartan Am with Other Drugs
Lartan Am Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lartan Am
Lartan Am Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lartan Am Benefits & Uses

Lartan Am is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Lartan Am Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Losartan (50 mg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Losartan (50 mg)/Tablet, dosage frequency my increase as needed
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Losartan (50 mg)/Tablet, dosage frequency my increase as needed

Lartan Am Related Warnings

Is the use of Lartan Am safe for pregnant women?

Lartan Am can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Lartan Am safe during breastfeeding?

Lartan Am may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lartan Am on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Lartan Am on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lartan Am on the Liver?

Lartan Am has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Lartan Am on the Heart?

Lartan Am is rarely harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Lartan Am with Other Drugs

Lartan Am should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Itraconazole

Tizanidine

Simvastatin,Ezetimibe

Isoniazid,Pyrazinamide,Rifampicin

Amiloride

Moderate

Aspirin

Atenolol

Clotrimazole

Clarithromycin

Acarbose

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Aspirin

Codeine

Ibuprofen

Lartan Am Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lartan Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Low Blood Pressure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Liver Disease
Heart Failure
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Hyperkalemia
Angioedema

Frequently asked Questions about Lartan Am

Is this Lartan Am habit forming or addictive?

Lartan Am does not cause addiction.

Lartan Am Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lartan Am

Taking Lartan Am with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lartan Am

Consuming Lartan Am with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Frequently asked Questions about Lartan Am

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Lartan Am work?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Lartan Am is calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac cells which inhibits the contraction of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle and reduce electrical conduction within heart cell and dilate blood vessel. Dilation of the blood vessel reduces the blood pressure.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Lartan Am cause hair loss?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lartan Am does cause hair loss in some cases. If you are experiencing hair loss with this drug discuss with your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe alternative medicines to prevent further hair loss and promote hair growth.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Lartan Am with telmisatan?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lartan Am can be taken with telmisartan. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of Lartan Am and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).

Question over 5 years ago

Does Lartan Am cause erectile dysfunction?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Lartan Am can cause erectile dysfunction. It is uncommon side effects of this drug. If you experience erectile dysfunction after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor, they might give you an alternate therapy.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Lartan Am on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

No, Lartan Am should not be discontinued on your own. Discontinuation of a drug on your own can cause some serious problem such as blood pressure or chest pain which lead to heart attack and stroke. So before stopping this medicine, you must consult your doctor, he/she may switch your treatment if you can not tolerate this drug.