Blood Pressure/Cholesterol

Cozaar (losartan)

It can be used alone or with other drugs. Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure. It has little effect in black patients, similar to ACE inhibitors, such as Katuopuli (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec) and lisinopril (Zestril).

Losartan may be given or without food. Losartan metabolizing enzymes in the liver by cytochrome P450 of the most active metabolite responsible for the drugs. Dose was reduced by 50% of patients showed liver dysfunction.

The main metabolite of losartan and angiotensin receptor blockers found in many organizations, mainly in the vascular smooth muscle. Formed under the action of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), a powerful chemical substances, causing blood vessels to narrow (vasoconstriction), can lead to high blood pressure (hypertension).

To missing doses as long as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose and missing only the drug in the future. Do not take a double dose of the drug.

Tablets should be stored airtight at room temperature, light container.

If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid hazardous activities. Do not use salt to replace or take potassium without first checking with your doctor. Therefore, you should avoid breast-feeding mothers Losartan is present in rat milk, is toxic to newborn rats. When pregnancy is detected, losartan should be stopped as soon as possible. Also be careful up from sitting or lying position. Alcohol may further lower blood pressure and increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking losartan. Losartan potassium levels affect the body. Be careful when driving, management, industrial equipment, or other dangerous performance. Use the second or third quarter, the same mechanism of drug action, losartan can cause injury and even death of the fetus. Losartan should not be used during pregnancy. Losartan may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Careful with alcohol.