क्या मैं एम्पाग्लिफ्लोजिन और लॉसार्टन को एक साथ ले सकता हूँ?

ऐसा क्यों होता है

Both medicines work in different ways to lower blood pressure and affect how your kidneys handle fluids and salts. Losartan helps relax blood vessels and can cause the body to keep hold of potassium. Empagliflozin is a 'water tablet' (diuretic) type of medicine that makes you lose more fluid through your urine. Together, they can cause you to lose too much fluid (dehydration) or put extra strain on the kidneys.

आपको क्या करना चाहिए

You can usually take these together, but your doctor should monitor your blood pressure and kidney function regularly through blood tests. Make sure you stay well-hydrated by drinking plenty of water. If you feel very dizzy, have a persistent headache, or feel unusually tired, contact your GP. Always stand up slowly from a sitting or lying position to avoid dizzy spells.

महत्वपूर्ण सावधानियाँ

गर्भावस्था

You must not take losartan if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, as it can cause serious harm or death to an unborn baby. Use effective contraception while taking it.

Dehydration and Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

You must stop taking empagliflozin and seek urgent medical help if you become very unwell, lose your appetite, or have persistent vomiting/diarrhoea. This is to prevent a rare but serious condition called ketoacidosis, which can occur even if your blood sugar levels are normal.

Fournier’s gangrene - empagliflozin

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe pain, tenderness, redness, or swelling in the genital or anal area, accompanied by fever or a general feeling of being unwell.

Foot ulcers

Check your feet regularly and tell your doctor immediately if you develop any sores, ulcers, or infections, as empagliflozin may increase the risk of lower limb amputations if foot care is neglected.

खाद्य और पेय चेतावनियाँ

शराब

It is best to avoid or strictly limit alcohol while taking these medicines. Both empagliflozin and losartan can lower your blood pressure; combining them with alcohol can cause your blood pressure to drop too low, leading to dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. Additionally, alcohol can increase the risk of a serious condition called ketoacidosis when taking empagliflozin.

Water and fluids

It is essential to drink plenty of water and stay well-hydrated. Empagliflozin works by removing sugar through your urine, which increases the amount of fluid you lose. This can lead to dehydration and low blood pressure if you do not drink enough fluids.

Potassium-rich foods and salt substitutes

Losartan can increase the levels of potassium in your blood. You should avoid using salt substitutes that contain potassium (often labelled as 'low sodium' salts) and speak to your doctor before significantly increasing your intake of potassium-rich foods (such as bananas, spinach, or sweet potatoes), as high potassium levels can affect your heart rhythm.

अन्य दवाओं का उपयोग करना

क्या आप कई दवाएं ले रहे हैं? हमारा दवाओं की परस्पर क्रिया जाँचकर्ता यह जांचने में आपकी मदद करता है कि आपकी पर्ची की दवाएं, बिना पर्ची की दवाएं, और सप्लीमेंट्स एक साथ लेने के लिए सुरक्षित हैं या नहीं। संभावित अंतःक्रियाओं को देखने और उनके बारे में क्या करना है, यह जानने के लिए बस अपनी दवाओं की खोज करें।.

अस्वीकरण

यह जानकारी केवल सामान्य शैक्षिक उद्देश्यों के लिए है और इसे पेशेवर चिकित्सा सलाह के विकल्प के रूप में भरोसा नहीं किया जाना चाहिए। अपनी दवाओं के बारे में निर्णय लेने से पहले हमेशा अपने जीपी, फार्मासिस्ट, या किसी अन्य योग्य स्वास्थ्य देखभाल पेशेवर से परामर्श करें। व्यक्तिगत परिस्थितियाँ भिन्न हो सकती हैं, और केवल एक स्वास्थ्य देखभाल पेशेवर जो आपके चिकित्सा इतिहास को जानता है, व्यक्तिगत मार्गदर्शन प्रदान कर सकता है।.