Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X
Lotam is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Lotam have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lotam. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Lotam have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Lotam go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lotam is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Lotam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Lotam 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 contraindications of Lotam have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Lotam with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Lotam is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Lotam is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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) |
|
Adult |
|
Geriatric |
|
Is the use of Lotam safe for pregnant women?
Lotam has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Lotam without medical advice.
Is the use of Lotam safe during breastfeeding?
Lotam has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lotam on the Kidneys?
Lotam is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Lotam on the Liver?
Lotam has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Lotam on the Heart?
Lotam is rarely harmful for the heart.
Lotam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lotam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lotam habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lotam.
Interaction between Food and Lotam
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Lotam to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lotam
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Lotam as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Lotam is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as palpitation, abdominal pain, sleepiness, swelling, and flushing. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Lotam comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
Yes, Lotam can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Lotam 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.
No, Lotam 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 540, 549, 550
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 147-148
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cozaar® (losartan potassium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 506
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 169-173