WHAT IS LOSARTAN?
Losartan belongs to the angiotensin II receptor antagonist class of medicines. It prevents blood arteries from constricting, lowering blood pressure and increasing blood flow.
Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to treat hypertension.3 Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are used for a similar indication but are associated with a cough.3 When patients with ACE inhibitor associated coughs are switched to ARBs like losartan, they have an incidence of cough similar to placebo or hydrochlorothiazide.3 Losartan is available as losartan potassium oral tablets as well as a combination tablet of losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide.3,4 Patients taking losartan should have their renal function and potassium levels monitored.3 Losartan was granted FDA approval on 14 April 1995.
USE
Losartan is a medication that is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It’s also used to help those with heart problems reduce their risk of stroke. Losartan is the generic equivalent for Cozaar.
BEFORE TAKING THIS MEDICINE
If you have diabetes, avoid taking losartan with aliskiren-containing medications (Amturnide, Tekturna, Tekamlo, Valturna). If you have kidney problems, you should avoid taking this medicine with aliskiren.
Tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions to ensure that this medicine is safe for you:
- kidney failure; illness of the liver; heart failure due to congestive heart failure; an electrolyte imbalance (for example, low potassium levels in the blood); or If you’re thirsty, drink some water.
HOW SHOULD I TAKE LOSARTAN?
Follow your doctor’s instructions for taking losartan. Follow your prescription’s instructions to the letter. Your doctor may adjust your dose from time to time to ensure you get the optimal outcomes. This medicine should not be taken in bigger or smaller doses or for longer than suggested. Losartan can be taken with or without food.
LOSARTAN SIDE EFFECTS
The following are some of the most common losartan adverse effects:
- Symptoms of a cold or flu include a stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, and fever.
- coughing that is dry;
- cramping in the muscles
- a nagging ache in your legs or back;
- stomach ache and diarrhea
- headaches, vertigo;
- or a fatigued feeling
- issues with sleep (insomnia).
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