Cozaar (losartan)

Common use of Cozaar (Losartan)
Hypotension medication which specifically blocks angiotensin II receptors, decreases the total peripheral resistance, concentration of aldosteron in blood, arterial pressure, pressure in pulmonary circulation, and has a diuretic effect. Angiotensin, a protein, causes blood vessels to constrict, and drives blood pressure up, while Cozaar blocks its receptors and this way prevents high blood pressure. The medication is used to treat hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy (increase in muscle) and diabetic nephropathy.

Cozaar Dosage and direction
Cozaar may be taken with or without food once a day or the total daily dose might also be divided for two intakes. Follow all your recommendations of your physician and do not change the prescribed dose.

Precautions when using Cozaar
In patients with dehydration (for example those who were treated with high doses of diuretics) arterial hypotensia while in patients with cirrhosis concentration of Cozaar in blood plasma increases considerably. Let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease and congestive heart failure. Cozaar increases the level of potassium in the blood. Also inform your doctor if you are taking potassium supplements or using a salt substitute.

Contraindications of Cozaar (Losartan)
Hypersensitivity, pregnancy breastfeeding, infancy, arterial hypotension, hyperpotassemia.

Possible side effects of Cozaar
Cozaar side effects can be diarrhea muscle cramps, dizziness, insomnia, nasal congestion, persistent cough, increased serum potassium, loss of appetite, dry mouth and angioedema. The medication is usually well tolerated but if some side effects develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor about it immediately.

Drug interactions with Cozaar
Cozaar may interact with diuretics that leave potassium in the body here by increasing the risk of hyperpotassemia at concurrent treatment with K+ medications and potassium sparing diuretics. Nizoral is known to decrease activity of Cozaar.

Missed dose of Cozaar
If you missed a dose of Cozaar (Losartan), take it as soon as you remember, but not if it is almost time of the next intake by your schedule. If so skip the missed dose. Do not try to compensate a missed dose by taking an extra one.

Cozaar Overdose
If you suspect that you took too much of the medication COZAAR and suppose that due to it heartbeat became extremely slow or rapid and blood pressure lowered considerably seek for immediate medical attention.

Storage of Cozaar pills
Save Cozaar tablets in a dry place away from sunlight at room temperature.

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