Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet
Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines. It helps to control high blood pressure in different ways. If high blood pressure is not treated it can lead to heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure.
Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines. It helps to control high blood pressure in different ways. If high blood pressure is not treated it can lead to heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure.
Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines. It helps to control high blood pressure in different ways. If high blood pressure is not treated it can lead to heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure.
You can take Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more so, it is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.
The most common side effect is dizziness. Other side effects include feeling tired, nausea, diarrhea, headache, and decreased blood pressure. Frequent urination is not a side effect of this medicine. It is the purpose of chlorthalidone and helps control your blood pressure. You may experience other possible side effects, but most are rare. Make sure you read the leaflet that comes with your medicines and tell your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away. It may be possible to adjust your dose or try a different medicine.
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy and you should ask your doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver disease, heart trouble or diabetes. Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may cause side effects.
03Uses
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Zione DSL Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines namely Losartan and chlorthalidone. It is generally used when one medicine alone is not controlling your blood pressure effectively. Losartan works by relaxing and widening your blood vessels so your blood can flow more easily. This will lower your blood pressure. Chlorthalidone is known as a diuretic (water pill) which increases urine output thereby lowering blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.
08Side Effects
Nausea
Taste change
Upset stomach
Diarrhea
Headache
Weakness
Dizziness
Increased blood uric acid
Increased blood lipid level
Electrolyte imbalance
Glucose intolerance
Decreased blood pressure
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CAUTION
Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet is not recommended in these patients.
Liver:CAUTION
Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
10Drug Tips
You have been prescribed Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It can be taken with or without food.
Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, very dry mouth or muscle weakness.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Use of Zione DSL 50mg/12.5mg Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
It may also decrease the risk of stroke and heart attacks.
References
Sources and references
Losartan potassium. Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire: Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited; 2009 [revised 22 Mar. 2018]. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Drugs.com. Losartan Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Drugs.com. Chlortalidone. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
