Cozaar Tablets
Chemical Name: COZAAR LOSARTAN (loe-SAR-tan)
Common Cozaar uses
This medicine is an angiotensin II receptor
antagonist used to treat high blood pressure
by working to prevent the narrowing of blood
vessels. Losartan is used to treat diabetic
kidney problems as well. This medicine may
be used to treat other conditions as
determined by your doctor.
Before using Cozaar
WARNING: This drug can cause serious fetal
harm if used during the last six months of
pregnancy. If pregnancy occurs, stop using
this drug and immediately contact your
physician. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST
of all prescription and over-the-counter
medicine that you are taking. Inform your
doctor of any other medical conditions,
allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Cozaar Directions
Follow the directions for using this
medicine provided by your doctor. This
medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or
with food. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room
temperature in a tightly-closed container,
away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE
OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as
possible. If you are only taking one dose a
day and do not remember your missed dose
until the next day, skip the missed dose and
go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do
NOT take 2 doses at once.
Cozaar Cautions
DO
NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING
ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know
how you react to this medicine. Using this
medicine alone, with other medicines, or
with alcohol may lessen your ability to
drive or to perform other potentially
dangerous tasks. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY
NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or
over-the-counter, check with your doctor or
pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: USE OF THIS MEDICINE
DURING PREGNANCY has resulted in fetal and
newborn death. If you think you may be
pregnant, contact your doctor immediately.
IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS DRUG IS EXCRETED in
breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking
this medicine.
Possible side effects of Cozaar
A
SIDE EFFECT, that may go away during
treatment, is dizziness. If it continues or
is bothersome, check with your doctor. If
you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted
side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction
checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
Check drug interactions
If you take too much Cozaar
If
overdose is suspected, contact your local
poison control center or emergency room
immediately. Symptoms of overdose may
include unusual dizziness or fainting, and
rapid or unusually slow pulse.
Additional Cozaar information
DO
NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom
it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS
MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP
THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children.
IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED
PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your
supply runs out.
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