Drug name: Cozaar

Active Ingredients:

• losartan

Therapeutic effect of Cozaar: Cozaar contains the active ingredient Losartan which belongs to a group of drugs called Angiotensin II receptor blockers. By blocking AG II receptors Cozaar prevents vasoconstrictive effects of AG. Cozaar

Cozaar which is made up of Losartan is categorized under the group of angiotensin II receptor antagonists. This drug by blocking the angiotensin II receptors prevents the blood vessels from narrowing and allows the free flow of blood. Cozaar is very effective in controlling blood pressure and it normalizes the rate of blood flow. Cozaar also helps to reduce the chances of stroke in people who have heart disease. This drug has multiple functions like slowing long term kidney damage due to diabetics and hypertension. Apart from these Cozaar can be used for treating other ailments too.

Indications Cozaar is used to treat the following:

• Chronic heart failure (CHF)
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Precautions and Restrictions: Do not take Cozaar if you have the following conditions:

• Hypotension
• Elevated levels of blood potassium
• Hypohydration
• If the user is pregnant
• If the user is a breast feeding mother
• If the user is below 18 years of age
• Take Cozaar with caution if you're suffering from kidney or liver failure

Side effects of Cozaar: All medications may cause side effects, but this does not mean that all the users of this drug will experience adverse unintended reactions. It has also not been conclusively proved that if one person experiences certain side effects other will experience them too. Certain adverse reactions that may occur after taking Cozaar are:

• The most common reactions are diarrhea, back pain, blockage of nasal passage, cold and dizziness
• People with diabetic neuropthy may experience weight gain, hypotension, low amount of healthy red blood cells, fatigue and diarrhea
• Lesser occurring side effects are constipation, blurred vision, panic disorders, severe headache, depression, anxiety, apodagra and anemia

The above mentioned reactions are just some of the side effects that a person taking Cozaar may experience. For the full list of all the possible side effects it's best to consult a doctor or a pharmacist or look at the report given by the drug manufacturer.

Interactions: Before taking Cozaar it's very important to consult a doctor and apprise him of the treatment or medication you are currently under and also get a prescription from your doctor before starting any new drug. This is to make sure that the combination of the two drugs is safe. Cozaar may react with the following substances:

• Antimycotics
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• Lithium preparations
• Diuretic drugs that do not promote the secretion of potassium into the urine
• Potassium supplements
• Drugs that promotes the formation of urine

Additional Information: Medicines and medical equipments should not be used without prior approval of a trained physician and don't share these drugs with anybody else. Cozaar tablets are made for specific conditions and it's not advisable to use them for other purposes. Keep medicinal drugs out of the reach of children.