Pregnancy Interaction

• It is strongly advised against taking Losartan (ARB) when pregnant, especially during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, because it can cause:
• Damage to the kidneys of the fetus
• Low levels of amniotic fluid
• Defects in development
• Problems with newborns
• If you are pregnant or want to get pregnant, the doctor must discontinue this prescription right once and switch to safer ones, such as labetalol, nifedipine, or methyldopa.
• Not to be used during nursing unless a doctor says so.

Faq For Medicine

Q1: What is the purpose of Alsartan 25 mg?
It is used to lower blood pressure (hypertension) and protect the kidneys in people with diabetes.

Q2. Is it okay for me to take this pill every day?
Yes, it is normally taken once a day as directed.

Q3. Will I notice results right away?
Blood pressure gets better slowly over the course of 1 to 2 weeks, and the entire effect may take 4 to 6 weeks.

Q4. Is it okay to take it with food?
Yes, you can eat it or not eat it.
Is it safe for people with kidney disease?
People with kidney disease typically take losartan, but their potassium and creatinine levels need to be checked.

Q6: Is it okay to drink alcohol?
Limit alcohol; it can make your blood pressure drop too low and make you feel dizzy.

Q7: Will it make me cough like ACE inhibitors do?
Losartan is less likely to make you cough than ACE inhibitors like enalapril.

Expert Advice

• For the best blood pressure control, take the drug at the same time every day.
• Don't stop all at once; it could make your blood pressure go up quickly.
• To avoid being dizzy, stay hydrated and don't stand up too quickly.
• Don't use salt replacements or potassium-rich supplements unless your doctor tells you to.
• Check on a regular basis:
• Pressure in the blood
• Function of the kidneys (creatinine)
• Potassium in the blood
• Tell your doctor right away if you get:
• Face or throat swelling
• Very bad dizziness
• Changes in urination
• Symptoms of excessive potassium that don't go away (weakness, irregular pulse)

 Side Effects

• Side Effects That Happen Often:
• Feeling dizzy
• Pain in the head
• Feeling tired
• Blood pressure that is too low
• Upset stomach
• Hyperkalemia (high amounts of potassium)
• Not as Common:
• Cough (not as common as ACE inhibitors)
• Cramps in the muscles
• Changes in how the kidneys work
• Serious (not very common):
• Very bad allergic reaction
• Potassium levels that are too high can cause difficulties with cardiac rhythm.
• If you get really dizzy, have trouble breathing, or have swelling, you should go to the emergency room.

 How it works

• Losartan is an Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB).
• How it works:
• Stops Angiotensin II from working. This hormone makes blood arteries tighter.
• Makes blood arteries relax, which lowers blood pressure.
• Lessens stress on the heart.
• Protects the kidneys, which is especially good for people with diabetes who have proteinuria.
• Overall effect: lower blood pressure, better blood flow, and less chance of heart and renal problems.

Medicine Interaction

• Be careful when using with:
• Potassium supplements or salt replacements → could raise potassium levels
• Potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone, amiloride) => risk of hyperkalemia
• NSAIDs (ibuprofen, diclofenac) → may lessen the efficacy of reducing blood pressure and hurt the kidneys
• Other antihypertensives may make blood pressure drop too low.
• Lithium → higher risk of lithium toxicity
• Diuretics can make you too dehydrated or lower your blood pressure.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines you use.

 How to Use

• Take one tablet every day or as your doctor tells you to.
• Do not crush or break; just swallow whole with a glass of water.
• You can take it with or without food.
• For regular blood pressure control, take it at the same time every day.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you recall. If it's close to the next dose, skip it.

 Uses / Indications

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Protecting the kidneys in people with Type 2 diabetes who lose protein in their urine
• Heart failure (in conjunction with combination therapy)
• To lower the chance of stroke in people with high blood pressure