PMS Losartan HCTZ (Losartan Hydrochlorothiazide)
Brand: PMS Losartan HCTZ
Active Ingredient(s): Losartan Hydrochlorothiazide
Pack Size: 100 – 100 – 90 + 10 (100) Tablets
Store at room temperature.
Manufacturer: Pharmascience Canada (Canada)
Alternatives: Hyzaar – SDZ Losartan HCT – Mint Losartan HCTZ
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Description
PMS Losartan HCTZ (Losartan Hydrochlorothiazide) is an antihypertensive agent. It is typically used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy (a heart’s left pumping chamber that has thickened and may not be pumping efficiently). It may also have other uses.
Additional information
PMS Losartan HCTZ (Losartan Hydrochlorothiazide) is typically taken 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 forget a dose, contact your pharmacist. Administer without regard to food, however, administer consistently with respect to food intake at about the same time every day. WARNING: This medication can cause injury and death to the developing fetus. Discontinue as soon as possible once pregnancy is detected. In addition to its desired action, PMS Losartan HCTZ (Losartan Hydrochlorothiazide) may cause some side effects, notably: It may cause abdominal pain, back or leg pain, constipation It may cause a decreased appetite, decreased sexual interest or ability It may cause diarrhea, dizziness when rising from a sitting or lying position Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to losartan, hydrochlorothiazide, sulfonamide-derived drugs (sulfadiazine, sulfamethizole, sulfamethoxazole, sulfasalazine, sulfisoxazole), or any other component of the formulation, concomitant use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes mellitus, anuria (failure of kidneys to produce urine) Taking PMS Losartan HCTZ (Losartan Hydrochlorothiazide) 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 PMS Losartan HCTZ (Losartan Hydrochlorothiazide) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.PMS Losartan HCTZ (Losartan Hydrochlorothiazide)
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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