Cosart 50 mg
| SKU | 631 |
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| Generic For | Cozaar |
| Strength | 50mg |
| Generic Name | Losartan potassium |
| Manufacturer | Unichem |
| Pack Size | Qty | Price Per Pill or Unit | Price | Cart | |
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| 30 Tablet/s | US$ 0.26 | US$ 7.84 | |||
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| 60 Tablet/s | US$ 0.26 | US$ 15.67 | |||
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| 90 Tablet/s | US$ 0.26 | US$ 23.51 | |||
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Cosart 50 mg is used as monotherapy or with other blood pressure medicines to reduce hypertension (high blood pressure). It is prescribed to reduce the chance of stroke in patients suffering from hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy (a heart problem). The medicine can also be prescribed to slow the worsening of diabetic kidney disorder in patients with type 2 diabetes who have or have had high blood pressure.
- Hypertension (high blood pressure): High blood pressure develops when the force of blood is excessively high. Cosart does not cure high blood pressure. It is used to control it. Therefore, it is important to continue taking the medicine on a regular basis, as it can cause the relaxation of blood vessels, thus reducing blood pressure levels.
- Left ventricular hypertrophy: The enlargement of the walls of the left heart chamber. The condition can arise from several things. Hypertension is considered to be the most common cause of left ventricular hypertrophy.
- Type 2 diabetes with kidney disorder: Type 2 diabetes mainly affects adults. In the case of diabetic neuropathy, the kidneys do not function because of damage from diabetes mellitus.
The medicine's active ingredient is Losartan, which blocks the substance in the body that causes blood vessels to tighten
Cosart 50 should not be used in case of hypersensitivity to losartan potassium. Avoid taking this medicine if you have diabetes mellitus and are taking a medication called Aliskiren to lower blood pressure levels.
Before indulging in any activities that require special attention, it is important to wait until you know how you respond to Cosart. Lightheadedness, dizziness, and fainting can occur. Exercise precaution, especially after the first dose and when the dose is increased.
Taking this medication by pregnant women can cause injury and death to your unborn child. Therefore, this medicine should not be used during pregnancy. If you are planning to become pregnant while taking this medicine, contact your healthcare provider straight away. There is a possibility that the medicine passes into the breast milk. It is important to discuss with your healthcare specialist about taking this medicine while breastfeeding.
It is important to tell your healthcare specialist about all the medicines you take, including medicines prescribed by other healthcare professionals, minerals, vitamins, herbal supplements, or alternative medications, to avoid the possibility of drug interactions.
Certain medications can interact with Losartan potassium, and these include:
- Lithium, used for treating bipolar disease
- Digoxin to treat heart problems
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for the reduction of pain and swelling. These include naproxen, ibuprofen and celecoxib
- Warfarin for the thinning of blood and prevention of blood clots
Cosart may cause these serious side effects:
- Allergic reactions: Symptoms of allergic reactions include swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. Get immediate medical help straight away and discontinue treatment.
- Low blood pressure: A drop in blood pressure can make you feel faint and dizzy. Lie down if you feel faint or dizzy, and speak to your healthcare provider straight away.
- Injury or death of unborn babies.
- In people who already have kidney problems, kidney function worsens. Talk to your healthcare professional if you get swelling in your ankles, hands, and feet or unexplained weight gain.
The most reported side effects in people with high blood pressure are dizziness, upper respiratory infections, back pain, and a stuffy nose.
The most common side effects in people with type 2 diabetes with diabetic kidney disorder are tiredness, diarrhoea, chest pain, low blood sugar, low blood pressure, and high blood potassium.
Tell your healthcare specialist if you develop any side effects that become bothersome or don't go away.
Take Cosart exactly as your healthcare provider has instructed. Continue to take the medicine for as long as it is prescribed to maintain smooth blood pressure control. It doesn't matter whether you take the medicine before or after consuming food, but the medicinal treatment should be consistent with respect to food intake. Cosart 50 mg is the usual recommended dose once daily. The dose may be increased to 100 mg as per the patient's condition. Most elderly patients require the same dose as younger patients since this medicine works equally well and is equally well tolerated by most elderly and younger adult patients.
Let your doctor decide the right dosage for you.
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