Blood Pressure/Cholesterol

Cozaar (losartan)

Losartan is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. That, alone or in combination with other agents may be used. Black patients less impact, such as equal inhibitors captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec) and lisinopril Ace (Zestril) is.

50% dose reduction in patients with liver function tests are recommended. Losartan may be administered with or without food. Losartan is the active metabolite of the cytochrome P450 enzymes are responsible for most of the activity of drugs metabolized by the liver.

Losartan and its primary metabolite block the angiotensin receptor in many tissues of vascular smooth muscle, mainly got it. Angiotensin, angiotensin-converting enzyme activity (ACE), created a powerful chemical that the blood vessels (vasoconstriction), the contraction to high blood pressure (hypertension) can lead to the causes.

However, it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

Pills tightly closed, light-resistant container should be stored at room temperature.

Losartan is present in rat milk and neonatal rat is toxic. Be careful when driving, machinery, or performing other hazardous activities are used. Alcohol and blood pressure and increase drowsiness and dizziness losartan may take less time. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities. Losartan can affect potassium levels in the body. Also, be careful when sitting or lying position is growing. Losartan should not be used during pregnancy. Losartan may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Use alcohol cautiously. Therefore, nursing mothers should not When used in pregnancy, in the second or third quarter, the same mechanism as losartan drugs that work by the fetus may cause injury and even death. When pregnancy is detected, losartan should be discontinued as soon as possible. The possibility of using salt or potassium supplements without first talking to your doctor to do it.