Cozaar-Generic (losartan) potassium 100mg

Losartan is used for:

Losartan potassium 100mg x 10 tabs blister. Losartan potassium is used for: Treating high blood pressure alone or with other medicines.

Treating high blood pressure alone or with other medicines. It is used in certain patients to decrease the risk of stroke. It is used in certain patients to treat kidney problems caused by diabetes (diabetic nephropathy). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It works by relaxing blood vessels. This helps to lower blood pressure.

Do NOT use Losartan if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Losartan
• you are in your second or third trimester of pregnancy
• the patient is a child with severe kidney problems

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Losartan :

Some medical conditions may interact with Losartan . Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you are able to become pregnant
• if you have a history of angioedema (swelling of the hands, face, lips, eyes, throat, or tongue; difficulty swallowing or breathing; or hoarseness), including angioedema caused by treatment with an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor (eg, lisinopril)
• if you have a history of heart problems (eg, heart failure), blood vessel problems, blood flow problems, liver or kidney problems, or diabetes
• if you have a history of stroke or recent heart attack
• if you are dehydrated or have low blood volume
• if you have electrolyte problems (eg, high blood potassium levels, low blood sodium levels) or are on a low-salt (sodium) diet
• if you are on dialysis or are scheduled to have major surgery

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Losartan . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) because the risk of low blood pressure may be increased
• Potassium-sparing diuretics (eg, spironolactone, triamterene) or potassium supplements because the risk of high blood potassium levels may be increased
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen, indomethacin, celecoxib) or rifampin because they may decrease Losartan 's effectiveness
• Lithium because the risk of its side effects may be increased by Losartan

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Losartan may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

Patient Information

• Advise patient to take daily or bid as prescribed, without regard to meals, but to take with food if stomach upset occurs.
• Advise patient to try to take each dose at about the same time each day.
• Inform patient that drug controls, but does not cure, hypertension and to continue taking drug as prescribed even when BP is not elevated.
• Caution patient not to change the dose or stop taking unless advised by health care provider.
• Instruct patient to continue taking other BP medications as prescribed by health care provider.
• Instruct patient in BP and pulse measurement skills.
• Advise patient to monitor and record BP and pulse at home and to inform health care provider if abnormal measurements are noted. Advise patient to take record of BP and pulse to each followup visit.
• Instruct patient to lie or sit down if they experience dizziness or lightheadedness when standing.
• Emphasize importance of other modalities of BP control: moderate intake of alcohol and salt, regular exercise, smoking cessation, and weight control.
• Caution patient that inadequate fluid intake, excessive perspiration, diarrhea, or vomiting can lead to excessive fall in BP resulting in lightheadedness or fainting.
• Advise patient that medication may cause dizziness or lightheadedness and to use caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring mental alertness until tolerance is determined.
• Advise women to notify health care provider if pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
• Instruct patient to immediately discontinue drug and notify health care provider if any of the following occur: swelling of the face, lips, eyelids, or tongue, difficulty breathing, or difficulty swallowing.
• Instruct patient to inform health care provider if persistent cough develops while taking this medication.
• Caution patient not to take any prescription or OTC medications, potassiumcontaining salt substitutes, potassium supplements, dietary supplements, or herbal preparations unless advised by health care provider.

How to use Losartan :

Use Losartan as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Losartan by mouth with or without food.
• Take Losartan on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it. Taking Losartan at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
• Continue to take Losartan even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
• If you miss a dose of Losartan , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Losartan .

Important safety information:

• Losartan may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Losartan with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Losartan may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.
• Losartan may cause a serious side effect called angioedema. Contact your doctor at once if you develop swelling of the hands, face, lips, eyes throat, or tongue; difficulty swallowing or breathing; or hoarseness.
• Losartan may not work as well to reduce the risk of stroke in black patients. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
• Dehydration, excessive sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Contact your health care provider at once if any of these occur.
• Check with your doctor before you use a salt substitute or a product that has potassium in it.
• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Losartan before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
• Patients who take medicine for high blood pressure often feel tired or run down for a few weeks after starting treatment. Be sure to take your medicine even if you may not feel "normal." Tell your doctor if you develop any new symptoms.
• If you have high blood pressure, do not use nonprescription products that contain stimulants. These products may include diet pills or cold medicines. Contact your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.
• Diabetes patients- This may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• Lab tests, including blood pressure, blood electrolyte levels, and heart, kidney, or liver function, may be performed while you use Losartan . These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Losartan should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 6 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Losartan may cause birth defects or fetal death if you take it while you are pregnant. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. It is not known if Losartan is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Losartan .

Possible side effects of Losartan :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Diarrhea; dizziness; tiredness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; hoarseness); change in the amount of urine produced; chest pain; dark urine; difficulty swallowing; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; muscle pain or cramps; severe or persistent stomach pain (with or without nausea or vomiting); symptoms of low blood pressure (eg, fainting, severe dizziness, lightheadedness); unusual bruising or bleeding; vision changes; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

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