What is Losartan?
Losartan, also known as Cozaar®, is a drug used to treat hypertension or high blood pressure. Although it is usually used as a cure for high blood pressure, losartan also reduces the risk of stroke in people suffering from heart disease and helps diabetics with high blood pressure in the fight against kidney disease. Certain measures must be taken before using this medicine, as some people may have a health that Losartan would be dangerous for their health. Prescription drugs, such as losartan, should only be used according to the instructions of the prescribing physician. This medicine does not have side effects, but most reactions are mild over time and over time. By preventing the blood vessels from narrowing, blood flow improves, reducing the risk of stroke. The properties of this drug also delay the progress of kidney disease in patients using lower doses to reduce their blood pressure.
Before accepting Losartana, patients should reveal certain already existing health conditions to their doctor. Women who are pregnant or can become pregnant should avoid taking this medicine, as it can disrupt in the development of UTERO and can even cause the death of the unborn child. Patients suffering from kidney disease should consult with their doctor that Losartan will accept at lower doses due to the risk of creating rare but serious health conditions that atrophy skeletal muscles and lead to kidney failure. People who abuse alcohol should reveal this information to their doctor because of the fact that this alcohol abuse can lead to a decrease in blood pressure; Low blood pressure increases the effects of losartan.
Losartan can be used alone or in conjunction with other medicines. Doses differ depending on how high the patient's blood pressure is, whether the drug has any negative interaction with another medicine that the patient can take and whether existSome basic conditions that may affect the effectiveness of the drug or to be at greater risk to the patient. Most people start to reduce blood pressure in three to six weeks. Patients should not stop using use until a doctor can do it.
The side effects associated with this drug are mild. Some people can experience sore throat, nausea or fatigue. If the patient experiences chest pain, urination or swelling in their upper and lower limbs, he should seek immediate medical care.