LOSARTAN POTASSIUM

Overview

LOSARTAN POTASSIUM is a Schedule H drug.
 Losartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.Losartan is used to slow long-term kidney damage in people with type 2 diabetes who also have high blood pressure.Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently.

Usage

LOSARTAN POTASSIUM is generally used to treat: Hypertension, Diabetic Nephropathy
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM can address symptoms like: Shortness Of Breath, Chest Pain, Slow Or Irregular Breathing

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

• Do not use if you are pregnant.
• You should not use this medication if you are allergic to losartan.
• If you have diabetes, do not use losartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren.
• Take losartan exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label.
• Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
• Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Your blood pressure will need to be checked often.
• It may take 3 to 6 weeks of using losartan before your blood pressure is under control.
• Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
• Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of losartan.
• Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

Symptoms of Overdosage

LOSARTAN POTASSIUM over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

LOSARTAN POTASSIUM : Insomnia, Heartburn, Indigestion, Fever, Runny Nose, Sneezing, Throat Soreness, Cold, Cough, Legs Pain, Head Headache, Abdomen Pain, Dizziness, Fatigue (tiredness), Difficulty Sleeping, Chills, Pale Skin, Nausea, Body Pain, Nasal Congestion, Back Pain, Belching, Body Loss Of Movement, Knees Joint Pain, Joint Pain, Eyes Pain, Abdomen Discomfort, Weight Gain

Serious Side-Effects

LOSARTAN POTASSIUM : Anxiety, Depression, Blindness, Night Terrors, Hyperkalemia, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Anxiety, Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Difficulty Breathing, Pain With Urination, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Irregular Heartbeat, Frequent Urge To Urinate, Lower Back Pain, Hands Tingling, Feet Tingling, Shortness Of Breath, Slurred Speech, Loss Of Voice, Eyes Change In Vision

Rare Side-Effects

LOSARTAN POTASSIUM : Dry Skin, Skin Rash, Chest Pain, Arms Pain, Back Pain, Chest Discomfort, Lightheadedness, Difficulty Talking, Pounding Heart (pulse), Body Excessive Sweating, Jaws Pain, Face Swelling, Sudden Numbness Or Weakness On One Side Of Body, Legs Weakness, Ankles Joint Pain, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Decreased Taste, Increased Passing Gas, Abdomen Painful Bowel Movements, Loss Of Appetite, Hair Loss, Hearing Loss, Weight Loss (unintentional), Body Discoloration

Disease Interactions

LOSARTAN POTASSIUM can interfere with: Diabetes Mellitus, Hyponatremia, Congestive Heart Disease, Angioedema, Hyperkalemia, Acute Renal Failure, Acute Liver Failure, Bile Duct Disease

Technical Classification

LOSARTAN POTASSIUM is categorized as: ANGIOTENSIN RECEPTOR BLOCKERS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with LOSARTAN POTASSIUM as Ingredient

DIPRESS HL TAB	LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 50 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG, AMLODIPINE BESILATE 5 MG
GIFTAN-HC TAB	LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 50 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG
LOSAKIND H TAB	LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 50 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG
LOSAREP 50MG TAB	LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 50 MG
LOSIUM 50MG TAB	LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 50 MG
NUSAR -H TAB	LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 25 MG, HYDROCHLORTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG
NUSAR- AM TAB	LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 50 MG, S-AMLODIPINE 5 MG
REPACE -H TAB	LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 50 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG
REPACE 100MG TAB	LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 100 MG
REPACE 25MG TAB	LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 25 MG
REPACE 50MG TAB	LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 50 MG
REPACE-AF TAB	LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 50 MG, AMLODIPINE BESILATE 5 MG
REPALOL FC-TAB	ATENOLOL 50 MG, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 50 MG
ROSART TAB	LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 50 MG
SARTAN TAB	LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 50 MG
TOZAAR 25MG TAB	LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 25 MG
TOZAAR-H TAB	LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 50 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 MG