About Lodoz Tablet

Lodoz Tablet is a combination of two blood-pressure lowering medicines: Bisoprolol and Hydrochlorothiazide. Bisoprolol is a beta blocker. It works specifically on the heart to improve its efficiency of pumping blood throughout the body. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic which lowers blood pressure by removing extra water from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Therapeatic uses of Lodoz Tablet

Lodoz Tablet is useful in Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Instructions for taking Lodoz Tablet

Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Kindly seek your doctor’s advice for the proper dose and duration of the medicine. Don’t miss your dose and always try to take the medicine at the fixed possible time. In case you miss a dose and it’s time for your next dose then instead of overdosing, take your next dose. Do not take 2 or more doses at the same time. Don’t change the dose or stop the medication without consulting your doctor.

Standard Precautions

With Alcohol Interaction

Lodoz Tablet might be unsafe if consumed with alcohol. Kindly consult your doctor.

For Pregnant Women

Lodoz Tablet might be unsafe if used during pregnancy as it might have harmful effects on the health of developing baby. Kindly consult your doctor.

For Lactating Mother

Lodoz Tablet might probably be unsafe if used during lactation. Studies suggest that the medicine might mix with mother’s milk and cause harm to the baby. Kindly consult your doctor before taking medicine.

While Driving

It is not clear whether Lodoz Tablet effects your ability to drive. Kindly consult your doctor.

For Patients with Kidney Problem

Lodoz Tablet must be used with caution with patients having Kidney disease. Such patients must consult their doctor before using the medicine or get their dosage adjusted by the physician accordingly.

For Patients with Liver Disease

Lodoz Tablet must be used with caution with patients having liver disease. Such patients must consult their doctor before using the medicine or get their dosage adjusted by the physician accordingly.

Side effects of Lodoz Tablet

Nausea
Constipation
Fatigue
Headache
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Cold extremities
Slow heart rate
Increased blood uric acid
Decreased potassium level in blood
Glucose intolerance
Altered blood lipids
Decreased magnesium level in blood
Increased calcium level in blood

Precautions

Do not self-medicate, take it in the dose and duration as advised by your physician.
Check the label for directions before use.
Keep in cool, dry place & away from children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date. Always check the expiry date before using a medicine.
Store at room temperature, avoid direct sunlight.