Sarcol H Tablet 50mg / 12.5mg

About Sarcol H Tablet 50mg / 12.5mg

Sarcol H Tablet 50mg / 12.5mg Uses

• Treats high blood pressure not controlled by a single medicine alone
• Used for long term hypertension management
• Helps reduce fluid retention linked to high blood pressure

Sarcol H Tablet 50mg / 12.5mg Benefits

• Combines two blood pressure lowering mechanisms in one tablet
• Once daily dosing supports better treatment adherence
• Helps protect the kidneys and heart from long term high blood pressure damage

What Experts Say

Losartan blocks angiotensin II receptors, which relaxes blood vessels and lowers the pressure the heart works against. Hydrochlorothiazide works differently, helping the kidneys remove excess salt and water, which reduces blood volume and further lowers pressure.

Combining both drugs targets blood pressure through two separate pathways, which often controls hypertension better than either drug alone. This combination approach is common once single drug therapy fails to reach target blood pressure on its own.

Cardiologists monitor kidney function and blood electrolytes periodically during treatment, since both losartan and hydrochlorothiazide affect potassium and sodium levels. Regular blood pressure checks help confirm the combination is working as intended, and doses are adjusted gradually rather than all at once. Patients should not stop the medicine abruptly without medical advice.

Drug Class

• Angiotensin receptor blocker and thiazide diuretic combination

Sarcol H Tablet 50mg / 12.5mg formula

• Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Sarcol H Tablet 50mg / 12.5mg?

• Take one tablet once daily, at the same time each day
• Take with or without food
• Do not stop taking it suddenly without medical advice
• Continue taking it even if blood pressure feels normal
• Monitor blood pressure regularly as advised by your doctor

Drug Interactions

• Potassium supplements: Combined use can raise potassium to unsafe levels
• NSAIDs: Can reduce the blood pressure lowering effect and affect kidney function
• Lithium: This combination can raise lithium blood levels and increase toxicity risk
• Other blood pressure medicines: Combined use can increase the risk of excessive blood pressure drop

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Avoid during pregnancy as it can harm the developing baby
• Kidney function: Use with caution in patients with impaired kidney function
• Electrolyte imbalance: Can lower potassium and sodium levels, needing periodic blood tests
• Dehydration: Increases sensitivity to low blood pressure with dehydration or heat exposure
• Gout history: Hydrochlorothiazide can raise uric acid and trigger gout flares

Sarcol H Tablet 50mg / 12.5mg Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Low blood pressure
• Fatigue
• Increased urination
• Low potassium levels
• Headache

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
• Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children