Cozaar (losartan potassium)

Losartan Potassium / Hydrochlorothiazide 50mg/12.5mg - 100's
Losartan Potassium / Hydrochlorothiazide 50mg/12.5mg - 200's
Losartan Potassium / Hydrochlorothiazide 50mg/12.5mg - 30's
Losartan Potassium 25mg - 100's
Losartan Potassium 25mg - 200's
Losartan Potassium 25mg - 30's
Losartan Potassium 50mg - 100's
Losartan Potassium 50mg - 200's
Losartan Potassium 50mg - 30's

Why is this medication prescribed?
Cozaar is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Cozaar is in a class of medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the action of certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels so blood flows more smoothly.

How should this medicine be used?
Cozaar comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once or twice a day with or without food. To help you remember to take Cozaar, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Cozaar exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Cozaar controls high blood pressure but does not cure it. Continue to take Cozaar even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Cozaar without talking to your doctor.

What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking Cozaar,
• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Cozaar or any other medications.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: diuretics ('water pills'), indomethacin (Indocin), and potassium supplements. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or kidney or liver disease.
• tell your doctor if you plan to become pregnant or are breast-feeding.

What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Talk to your doctor before using salt substitutes containing potassium. If your doctor prescribes a low-salt or low-sodium diet, follow these directions carefully.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

What side effects can this medication cause?
Cozaar may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
• dizziness
• runny nose
• sore throat
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
• swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
• hoarseness
• difficulty breathing or swallowing
• fainting
Cozaar may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

What storage conditions are needed for this medication?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

IMPORTANT WARNING: Do not take Cozaar if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking Cozaar, call your doctor immediately. Cozaar may harm the fetus.