Apo Losartan (Losartan)
Brand: Apo Losartan
Active Ingredient(s): Losartan
Pack Size: 100 – 100 – 100 – 30 – 30 Tablets
Store at room temperature.
Manufacturer: Apotex Inc. (Canada)
Alternatives: Cozaar – PMS Losartan – SDZ Losartan – Auro Losartan – Mint Losartan
*A valid prescription is required for Rx items.
Description
Apo Losartan (Losartan) is an antihypertensive agent. It is typically used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and diabetic nephropathy (renal disease). It may also have other uses.
Additional information
Apo Losartan (Losartan) is typically used once daily. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you miss a dose, contact your pharmacist. Administer without regard to meals, however, administer consistently with respect to food intake at about the same time every day. WARNING: When used to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy (heart disease), may not be effective in the black population. In addition to its desired action, Apo Losartan (Losartan) may cause some side effects, notably: It may cause edema (swelling), hypotension (low blood pressure), orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure that happens when standing up from sitting or lying down), palpitations (heart racing), syncope (fainting) It may cause pruritus (itching), skin photosensitivity (skin becomes very sensitive to sunlight or other forms of ultraviolet light and may burn easily), skin rash, urticaria (hives) It may cause hyperkalemia (high blood potassium), hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) It may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to losartan or any component of the formulation, concomitant use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes mellitus Taking Apo Losartan (Losartan) during pregnancy may be harmful for the baby. Women of childbearing potential should use an effective contraceptive method. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor. A treatment with Apo Losartan (Losartan) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Apo Losartan (Losartan)
Warning
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
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