Losartan
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Q: I am taking losartan potassium "LIFEZAR" 50mg to control my blood presure, can I substitute it?
I am working in the desert, and the only available losartan potassium here in "COZAAR". Since both medicines are losartan potassium, could I take "COZAAR" 50mg if ever I run out of "LIFEZAR" 50mg. "LIFEZAR" is a brand name of losartan potassium in the Philippines. Thanks.
A: yes you can, though you will need a prescription from a doctor here to get it. All I would do is find a doc and bring you bottles.
Q: my grandmother is taking Lifezar losartan potassium as maintenance for blood pressure?
now, is it advisable to take this as maintenance drug for blood pressure..
or should she take that drug if and only if she is hypertensive?
i mean, to take the drug everyday without checking her BP?
A: Hypertension is called the "silent killer" for a reason. Unlike many diseases, it usually has no symptoms until that first stroke or heart attack or kidney failure. You need to control hypertension daily, just like you would insulin levels with diabetes. Unlike diabetes, you take it regardless of whether you are having a hypertensive episode.
This helps prevent several complications of long-standing (chronic) hypertension, such as cardiomyopathy, renal hypertension and hepatic-portal hypertension. So the answer is yes, she needs to take this medication daily in order to maintain adequate control of her blood pressure.
However, she should also be periodically checking her BP to make sure that it is not too low or that she is actually controlling her pressure appropriately.
Q: Is losartan potassium COZAAR 50mg contain any forbidden ingradients which might appear + in the doping test?
I'am a hammer thrower, I take for blood pressure treatment COZAAR 50mg in the morning & NORVASC 5mg in the evening,& I would like to know if any or both of the above mentioned drugs might give a positive + result in the doping test
A: No. When you take the test, list all the R meds that you take.
Q: Is Aprovel 300mg tablet "IRBESARTAN" the same of Losartan potassium?
Is Aprovel 300mg "Irbesartan" can minimize the albumin and reduce the high blood pressure or hypertension.
A: No. They both are not the same but very similar. Both belong to a group called Angiotensin II antagonists. They are used to control high blood pressure and in some heart diseases. Yes, it can reduce albumin in urine. But has to be taken with the advice of a doctor only.
Q: while consuming Losartan , is it necessary to drink water 6-8 glasses during day?
A: It's necessary to drink 6-8oz glasses of water EVERY day.
But it's more important to meet that quota when your consuming alcohol or drugs.
Q: what is this in english losartan potasico?
i need to know if it is like cozaar it was bought across and they said it was but it doesn't say cozaar it say "losartan potasico"
A: It is the same thing. It is often called losartan potassium it the generic name for cozaar. Its cheaper. same stuff. I wish I could find a good web site to send you to. try this one it might help
:http://www.ApprovedGenericPills.com
http://www.aclepsa.com/cozaar.shtml?id=6185&cid=71
this will help.
Q: I am currently taking angiotensin II receptor blocker (losartan), beta-blocker (atenolol), and?
aspirin to control my blood pressure. My question is about the side effects because lately I have noticed some itchy rashes in my body. Is it caused by taking losartan and atenolol at the same time? What are the other side effects of taking both medicines at the same time? I am now in the process of contacting my doctor through my wife but since I am working in a remote area, it might take some time before I get back an answer. Please help. Thanks.
A: The itchy rash could be related to your medication. Losartan would be my first bet. Sometimes there is an interaction with Angiotension blockers and beta blockers. A phone call to your pharmacist should get you an answer to this one but usually, they catch these interactions before they even fill the prescription. Every body reacts differently to medications. New onset of itchy rash warrants a look at the medications first. Until you stop the medication (with your doctor's approval) you may not be able to get rid of the rash and it may get worse. Hopefully, your wife can get an answer from your doctor soon with advice on how to proceed.
Q: Is Losartan potassium "LIFEZAR" 50mg good to reduce the albumin in the urine?
A: Yes, It Belongs to the drug group ACRB (Angioensin coverting enzyme receptor blocker) which has protective effect over kidneys by reducing albumin in urine (preventing parenchymal tissue loss of kidneys)
Q: what then is the alternative to losartan as far as ED is concerned?
A: Internet porno.
Q: is it advisable to take losartan potassium as blood pressure maintenance drug?
coz my grandma is taking it everyday..
A: yes it is.. my father, grandmother and uncle take it everyday as well.. it's a widely prescribed drug... I have a family history or hypertension so i know.. hehe.. you're grandma's gonna be fine..
Q: Whats the differenc between Losartan Potassium and Losartan Potassium with HCTZ?
A: Losartan potassium with HCTZ has hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) in it. That is another medication called a diuretic. It also lowers the blood pressure. The two medications often work well together, which is why the drug companies make a pill that contains them both. If one pill, Losartan, is not string enough, you doctor may start the combo pill instead.
Q: I'm a diabetic person and my albumin is +2 in the urine which is better to take, aprovel or losartan?
A: I think this is a question you should ask your doctor.
Q: what are the effects of prolonged usage of losartan potassium50mg+hydrochlorothiazide ?
i wish to recieve an immediate reply
A: Your blood pressure is maintained in a normal range? What are you looking for - side effects? Every time you fill this medication, there is a medication handout that tells you the side effects of this medication which you could read. It tells you symptoms that should be reported to your doctor if they occur.
Q: does the use of losartan HT cause erectile dysfuction by any chance?
A: yes it does!
personal experience
Q: If a tablet contains 50 mg losartan potassium and 12.5 mg hydrochlorothiazide how many tablets do I take?
If a tablet contains 50 mg losartan potassium and 12.5 mg hydrochlorothiazide how many tablets do I take in one day.
A: Hyzaar(Losartan/hydrochlorothiazide)50mg/12.5mg
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Hypertension Dosing must be individualized.
The usual starting dose of losartan is 50 mg once daily, with 25 mg recommended for patients with intravascular volume depletion (e.g., patients treated with diuretics) and patients with a history of hepatic impairment
Losartan can be administered once or twice daily at total daily doses of 25 to 100 mg. If the antihypertensive effect measured at trough using once-a-day dosing is inadequate, a twice-a-day regimen at the same total daily dose or an increase in dose may give a more satisfactory response.
Hydrochlorothiazide is effective in doses of 12.5 to 50 mg once daily and can be given at doses of 12.5 to 25 mg as HYZAAR. To minimize dose-independent side effects, it is usually appropriate to begin combination therapy only after a patient has failed to achieve the desired effect with monotherapy.
The side effects of losartan are generally rare and apparently independent of dose; those of hydrochlorothiazide are a mixture of dose-dependent (primarily hypokalemia) and dose-independent phenomena (e.g., pancreatitis), the former much more common than the latter.
Therapy with any combination of losartan and hydrochlorothiazide will be associated with both sets of dose-independent side effects.
Replacement Therapy: The combination may be substituted for the titrated components.
Dose Titration by Clinical Effect: A patient whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with losartan monotherapy (see above) or hydrochlorothiazide alone, may be switched to HYZAAR 50-12.5 (losartan 50 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg) once daily. If blood pressure remains uncontrolled after about 3 weeks of therapy, the dose may be increased to two tablets of HYZAAR 50-12.5 once daily or one tablet of HYZAAR 100-25 (losartan 100 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg) once daily. A patient whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with losartan 100 mg monotherapy (see above) may be switched to HYZAAR 100-12.5 once daily. If blood pressure remains uncontrolled after about 3 weeks of therapy, the dose may be increased to two tablets of HYZAAR 50-12.5 once daily or one tablet of HYZAAR 100-25 (losartan 100 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg) once daily.A patient whose blood pressure is inadequately controlled by 25 mg once daily of hydrochlorothiazide, or is controlled but who experiences hypokalemia with this regimen, may be switched to HYZAAR 50-12.5 (losartan 50 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg) once daily, reducing the dose of hydrochlorothiazide without reducing the overall expected antihypertensive response. The clinical response to HYZAAR 50-12.5 should be subsequently evaluated, and if blood pressure remains uncontrolled after about 3 weeks of therapy, the dose may be increased to two tablets of HYZAAR 50-12.5 once daily or one tablet of HYZAAR 100-25 (losartan 100 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg) once daily.The usual dose of HYZAAR is one tablet of HYZAAR 50-12.5 once daily. More than two tablets of HYZAAR 50-12.5 once daily or more than one tablet of HYZAAR 100-25 once daily is not recommended. The maximal antihypertensive effect is attained about 3 weeks after initiation of therapy.Use in Patients with Renal Impairment: The usual regimens of therapy with HYZAAR may be followed as long as the patient's creatinine clearance is >30 mL/min. In patients with more severe renal impairment, loop diuretics are preferred to thiazides, so HYZAAR is not recommended.
Patients with Hepatic Impairment: HYZAAR is not recommended for titration in patients with hepatic impairment because the appropriate 25 mg starting dose of losartan cannot be given. Severe Hypertension The starting dose of HYZAAR for initial treatment of severe hypertension is one tablet of HYZAAR 50-12.5 once daily (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Pharmacodynamics and Clinical Effects). For patients who do not respond adequately to HYZAAR 50-12.5 after 2 to 4 weeks of therapy, the dosage may be increased to one tablet of HYZAAR 100-25 once daily. The maximum dose is one tablet of HYZAAR 100-25 once daily. HYZAAR is not recommended as initial therapy in patients with hepatic impairment because the appropriate 25 mg starting dose of losartan cannot be given. It is also not recommended for use as initial therapy in patients with intravascular volume depletion (e.g., patients treated with diuretics.
HYZAAR®50-12.5 (Losartan Potassium-Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets)
HYZAAR®100-12.5 (Losartan Potassium-Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets)
HYZAAR®100-25 (Losartan Potassium-Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets)
16 Hypertensive Patients with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Treatment should be initiated with COZAAR 50 mg once daily. Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg should be added or HYZAAR 50-12.5 substituted if the blood pressure reduction is inadequate. If additional blood pressure reduction is needed, COZAAR 100 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg or HYZAAR 100-12.5 may be substituted, followed by COZAAR 100 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg or HYZAAR 100-25. For further blood pressure reduction other antihypertensives should be added
HYZAAR may be administered with other antihypertensive agents. HYZAAR may be administered with or without food