lr tablet
π€° Pregnancy Category C
π Prescription Required
π Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
12 min read
Reviewed by
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Sep 24, 2026
What is lr tablet used for?
This medicine contains Ramipril (5mg) + Losartan (50mg) and is used to treat CARDIAC. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Ramipril (5mg) + Losartan (50mg)
- Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
π‘ Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.
π lr tablet Uses & Benefits
- LR Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
- It helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective.
- It also helps to reduce the chances of any future heart attack and stroke.You can take LR Tablet at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day.
- Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor.
- Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms.
- If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse.
- Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure.
- Follow your doctorβs advice while taking this medicine.Nausea, taste change, stomach pain, and diarrhea are some common side effects of this medicine.
- Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or do not go away.
- Usually, it may increases the level of potassium level in the blood.
- Hence, it is advised to avoid potassium rich food or supplements.
- If you experience dizziness, rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine.
- You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.
- You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
π Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Ramipril (5mg) + Losartan (50mg) |
| Brand Name | lr tablet |
| Manufacturer | Zydus Cadila |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30Β°C), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
π‘ How to Take lr tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
β οΈ Side Effects of lr tablet
- Nausea
- Taste change
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Cough
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Decreased blood pressure
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
π‘οΈ Safety & Warnings
π Substitutes for lr tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.