Uses / Indications:
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Heart Failure (additional treatment)
Diabetic Nephropathy (protecting the kidneys in diabetes)
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (thickening of the heart muscle caused by increased blood pressure over time)
Chronic Kidney Disease (in certain cases to mitigate protein loss)
Pregnancy interaction:
Cosart 25mg Tablet is not safe to take when pregnant, especially in the second and third trimesters.
Losartan can hurt the developing baby very badly or perhaps kill it. It can damage the kidneys, create cranial problems, and lower the amount of amniotic fluid.
This prescription should not be taken by women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.
If you get pregnant while taking this prescription, stop right once and call your doctor.
Breastfeeding: Losartan may get into breast milk, so you shouldn't take it unless your doctor says it's okay.
Expert advice:
To keep your blood pressure stable, take Cosart at the same time every day.
Check your blood pressure often.
Losartan can raise potassium levels, so don't use salt substitutes that include potassium unless your doctor tells you to.
Tell your doctor if you feel dizzy, faint, or weak in your muscles.
Don't drink alcohol because it could reduce your blood pressure even more.
Drink plenty of water, especially when it's hot or you're sick and losing water.
Side Effects:
Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
Tiredness or weakness
Pain in the head
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
High amounts of potassium (hyperkalemia)
Serious Side Effects (get medical help):
Angioedema is when the face, lips, or tongue swell.
Very dizzy or fainting
Signs of renal issues include less urine production, edema, and tiredness.
Muscle cramps and an erratic heartbeat (from too much potassium)
How to use:
Take the pill once a day or as your doctor tells you to.
You can take it with or without food.
Do not crush or chew; just swallow it whole with a glass of water.
For best results, take it at the same time every day.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it's close to the next dose, skip it.
Keep taking it even if you feel OK; high blood pressure doesn't always have symptoms.
How it works:
Losartan, an Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB), is in Cosart 25mg Tablet.
It stops angiotensin II, a natural chemical that makes blood vessels tighter, from working.
This makes the blood vessels less tense, which makes it easier for blood to circulate. This lowers blood pressure and eases the load on the heart.
It also aids diabetes individuals' kidneys by lowering the amount of protein that leaks into their urine.
Faq for medicine:
Q1: What do people take Cosart 25mg Tablets for?
It is used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension) and protect the kidneys in people who have diabetes or heart problems.
Q2: How long does it take to work?
You might see a change in your blood pressure within one to two weeks, but you won't get the full effect until you've been using it regularly for three to six weeks.
Q3. Is it okay to discontinue taking Cosart if my blood pressure is normal?
No. Hypertension is a long-term illness. Stopping unexpectedly could raise blood pressure and the chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
Q4. Is it safe to take Cosart with other blood pressure drugs?
Yes, it is often used with diuretics or calcium channel blockers, but only with a doctor's permission.
Q5. Does Cosart make you cough like some other blood pressure medicines?
No. Losartan is a better choice than ACE inhibitors because it doesn't induce a dry cough very often.
Medicine interaction:
Be careful or stay away from:
Potassium supplements or salt substitutes may make potassium levels go up.
ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and diuretics are other blood pressure medications that might cause blood pressure to drop too low.
NSAIDs (such ibuprofen and diclofenac) can make the kidneys work less well.
Lithium - higher chance of lithium poisoning
Aliskiren (for those with diabetes) - not a good idea to use with other drugs
Always tell your doctor about all the medicines you use, even those that are natural or available without a prescription.
