Espin LT Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Losartan 50 mg+S(-)Amlodipine 2.5 mg
Manufacturer
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
ESPIN LT TABLET is a combination of S(-)Amlodipine and Losartan which belongs to the group of medicines called Antihypertensive agents. It is used to manage hypertension (high blood pressure) when management with single agents is not effective. It also helps in reducing the risk of heart attack, heart failure or stroke and can protect the function of kidneys particularly in patients who have both hypertension and diabetes. During management with ESPIN LT TABLET your doctor will constantly monitor your kidney functions, blood pressure, electrolyte levels and blood sugar levels to avoid the risk of unwanted
Uses
OF ESPIN LT TABLET Manage hypertension (high blood pressure) Prevents the risk of heart attack or stroke Protects kidney functions in patients who have both hypertension and diabetes
How It Works
ESPIN LT TABLET is an antihypertensive medicine. It relaxes your blood vessels and improves blood flow across them. This improves blood supply to the vital organs of the body (such as heart, brain or kidneys). As a result, it reduces the strain on the heart and helps the heart to pump blood more smoothly across blood vessels with less pressure. It also protects kidney functions and reduces the risk of kidney damage among diabetic patients.
Directions for Use
Take ESPIN LT TABLET as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Try to take ESPIN LT TABLET at the same time each day. ESPIN LT TABLET can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and health condition. Continue to take ESPIN LT TABLET for the stipulated duration instructed by your doctor without any interruption to achieve better results.
Side Effects
taking ESPIN LT TABLET are low blood pressure, dizziness, tiredness, headache, sleepiness, swollen ankles and flushing. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens. USES OF ESPIN LT TABLET Manage hypertension (high blood pressure) Prevents the risk of heart attack or stroke Protects kidney functions in patients who have both hypertension and diabetes HOW ESPIN LT TABLET WORKSESPIN LT TABLET is an antihypertensive medicine. It relaxes your blood vessels and improves blood flow across them. This improves blood supply to the vital organs of the body (such as heart, brain or kidneys). As a result, it reduces the strain on the heart and helps the heart to pump blood more smoothly across blood vessels with less pressure. It also protects kidney functions and reduces the risk of kidney damage among diabetic patients. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake ESPIN LT TABLET as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Try to take ESPIN LT TABLET at the same time each day. ESPIN LT TABLET can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and health condition. Continue to take ESPIN LT TABLET for the stipulated duration instructed by your doctor without any interruption to achieve better results. SIDE EFFECTS OF ESPIN LT TABLETCOMMON low blood pressure swelling of ankles and legs (edema) headache, dizziness nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion sleepiness or lack of sleep abnormal heartbeat (fast or slow) muscle cramps flushing (warmth and redness of face and neck) feeling tired or weak vision problems cough, sinus infections, nasal congestion high blood potassium levels low blood sugar levels UNCOMMON urinary tract infections, difficulty in passing urine, urge to urinate feeling depressed or anxious, changes in mood vertigo (spinning sensation), shakiness orthostatic hypotension (dizziness while standing up from sitting or lying position) increased sweating back pain, tingling of numbness of body parts changes in taste ringing in the ears dry nose, dry mouth hair loss impotence (inability to obtain an erection), breast enlargement in men changes in body weight anemia RAREStop taking ESPIN LT TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects such as: signs of allergic reactions (such as skin rash, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, or throat which can lead to difficulty in breathing or swallowing) severe skin reactions (such as skin rash with itching and redness, blistering and peeling of skin, skin swelling and inflammation of mucous membrane) chest pain, shortness of breath inflammation of pancreas (causing severe stomach pain that radiates to the back side of the body) sepsis (infection of blood characterized by sever signs of illness and fever) skin rashes or lesions eye pain or decrease in vision
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYESPIN LT TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it may cause serious harm to the growing fetus. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking ESPIN LT TABLET if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby. If you become pregnant while undergoing therapy with ESPIN LT TABLET, stop taking it and consult your doctor immediately. BREASTFEEDINGESPIN LT TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or handle any heavy tools or machines if you experience dizziness or drowsiness after taking ESPIN LT TABLET. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking ESPIN LT TABLET as it might make you feel dizzier and drowsier. KIDNEYESPIN LT TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney problems. It should be used with caution in patients with other kidney problems (such as kidney transplant, narrowing of renal arteries). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERESPIN LT TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver impairment (such as cholestasis, jaundice, biliary obstruction). It should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take ESPIN LT TABLET if you are allergic to S(-)Amlodipine or Losartan. LUNGSESPIN LT TABLET should be used with caution in patients with breathing problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. HEART DISEASEESPIN LT TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with serious heart problem (such as heart failure or heart attack). It should be used with caution in patients with heart problems (such as irregular heart rhythm and problems with heart muscles or valves). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. OTHERSESPIN LT TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have cardiogenic shock (heart cannot pump blood suddenly) have diabetes related kidney problems Before taking ESPIN LT TABLET, inform your doctor if you: have primary hyperaldosteronism (problems in adrenal gland) have low blood pressure are severely dehydrated (due to diarrhea, vomiting or excess sweating) are on a low-salt diet have diabetes have hyperkalemia (high blood potassium levels) have narrowing of arteries have had skin cancer have had gout in the past Use in pediatrics: ESPIN LT TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) due to lack of safety data. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: ESPIN LT TABLET should be used with caution in the elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before taking ESPIN LT TABLET inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as: medicines used to manage bacterial infections (Ex. erythromycin, clarithromycin, trimethoprim, rifampicin) medicine used to manage HIV infection (Ex. indinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir) medicines used to manage fungal infections (Ex. itraconazole, ketoconazole and fluconazole) medicines used for heart problems (such as verapamil, diltiazem) dantrolene (a medicine used to manage muscle spasms) medicines to suppress immune system (Ex. cyclosporin, tacrolimus, sirolimus, temsirolimus and everolimus) simvastatin, cholestyramine and colestipol (medicines to lower the cholesterol) potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics such as spironolactone, triamterene or amiloride (used to retain or increase potassium levels in the body) antidepressants (medicines used to manage depression) such as lithium, citalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, nefazodone, St. John’s wort heparin (a medicine used for blood thinning) other medicines used to manage elevated blood pressure (such as aliskiren, bosentan, methyldopa, guanethidine, captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, verapamil, diltiazem, losartan, valsartan) antipsychotics (used to manage serious mental illnesses) Ex. clozapine, risperidone medicines used to relieve pain (Ex. morphine, aspirin, diclofenac, diflunisal, celecoxib, valdecoxib) baclofen (a medicine used for muscle spasms) amifostine (a medicine used to protect kidney functions) B. Drug-Food interactions: Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking ESPIN LT TABLET as it may increase the risk of side effects. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took more ESPIN LT TABLET, consult your doctor immediately. Overdosage may cause low blood pressure, abnormal heartbeat and dizziness. SYNOPSIS Drug : Amlodipine, Losartan Pharmacological Category : Calcium channel blocker, Anginotensin II Receptor Blocker Therapeutic Indication : Hypertension, Management of Heart Attack, Stroke, Kidney damage Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep ESPIN LT TABLET out of reach of children Store ESPIN LT TABLET at room temperature
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about Espin LT Tablet 10'S.
What are the uses of ESPIN LT TABLET?
ESPIN LT TABLET is used to manage hypertension. It can also be used to manage the risk of heart attack or stroke and can protect kidney functions among diabetic patients.
What type of a medicine is ESPIN LT TABLET?
ESPIN LT TABLET is an antihypertensive medicine. It relaxes your blood vessels and improves blood flow across them. This improves blood supply to the vital organs of the body (such as heart, brain or kidneys). As a result, it reduces the strain on the heart and helps the heart to pump blood more smoothly across blood vessels with less pressure. It also protects kidney functions and reduces the risk of kidney damage among diabetic patients.
What happens when I stop taking ESPIN LT TABLET?
Do not stop taking ESPIN LT TABLET without consulting your doctor as your blood pressure may raise once again. Make sure to take ESPIN LT TABLET for the stipulated duration recommended by your doctor to achieve maximum results.
What is the best time to take ESPIN LT TABLET?
ESPIN LT TABLET can be taken with or without meals. Your doctor will decide the best time for you to take ESPIN LT TABLET based on your age, body weight and disease condition.
What to do if I forgot to take a dose of ESPIN LT TABLET?
If you forgot to take a dose of ESPIN LT TABLET, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose of ESPIN LT TABLET, skip the missed dose and take the next one regularly. Do not take a double dose of ESPIN LT TABLET to compensate the missed ones.
What precautions should be followed while taking ESPIN LT TABLET?
Before taking ESPIN LT TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any heart, liver or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, low blood pressure or are severely dehydrated. Stop taking ESPIN LT TABLET and consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant. Regularly visit your doctor and take all the necessary blood test recommended by your doctor without fail.
Can I consume alcohol while taking ESPIN LT TABLET?
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking ESPIN LT TABLET as it might make you feel dizzier and drowsier.
What happens if I accidentally take more ESPIN LT TABLET?
If you or anyone else accidentally took more ESPIN LT TABLET, consult your doctor immediately. Overdosage may cause low blood pressure, abnormal heartbeat, fainting, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting or confusion.
Can I take ESPIN LT TABLET daily?
Take ESPIN LT TABLET as advised by your physician. Your doctor will evaluate your health condition and suggests whether can you take ESPIN LT TABLET every day or not.
Is ESPIN LT TABLET safe to use in diabetic patients?
ESPIN LT TABLET may alter the blood sugar levels in your body. Therefore, it is necessary to inform your doctor if you have diabetes before taking ESPIN LT TABLET as a precaution. Your doctor will closely monitor you blood sugar levels to avoid the risk of side effects.
What are the side effects of ESPIN LT TABLET?
The most common side effects of taking ESPIN LT TABLET are low blood pressure, dizziness, tiredness, headache, sleepiness, swollen ankles, and flushing. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.
Can I stop taking ESPIN LT TABLET once my symptoms subside?
No. Do not stop taking ESPIN LT TABLET without consulting your doctor. As hypertension is a chronic condition, long term management may be necessary to control its symptoms. Therefore, take ESPIN LT TABLET as advised by your doctor for the stipulated duration. Premature discontinuation of therapy may increase your blood pressure once again.
Can ESPIN LT TABLET be taken during pregnancy?
ESPIN LT TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it may cause serious harm to the growing fetus. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking ESPIN LT TABLET if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby. If you become pregnant while undergoing therapy with ESPIN LT TABLET, stop taking it and consult your doctor immediately.
Is ESPIN LT TABLET safe to use in kidney disease?
ESPIN LT TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney problems. It should be used with caution in patients with other kidney problems (such as kidney transplant, narrowing of renal arteries). Your doctor will access your health condition and suggest a suitable dose for you. Therefore, it is important to inform your doctor if you have any kidney problems before taking ESPIN LT TABLET as a precaution.
Can the use of ESPIN LT TABLET affect the liver?
Yes. ESPIN LT TABLET may affect the way your liver work. It can elevate the levels of certain liver enzymes in your body. Therefore, it is strictly not recommended for use in patients with severe liver diseases. It should be used with caution in patients with other minor liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking it.
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Last Updated
04 Jan 2023