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Generic Cozaar
(Generic name: Losartan Potassium)
Cozaar Uses
Cozaar is used to control high blood pressure. This drug may be used alone or
in conjunction with other antihypertensive drugs.
How Taken
To start, adults should take 25 to 50mg once a day. Usual maintenance dose is 25
to 100mg taken once a day or divided into two does.
Cozaar Precautions
If you are over the age of 60, side effects may be more likely and sever in older patients.
Do not drive or engage in hazardous work until you determine how the drug will affect you.
Avoid alcohol and use caution when changing positions as this may lead to fainting, falls and injury.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it’s time for the next dose.
In that case, skip the dose and resume your regular dosage schedule. Do not double the next dose.
Cozaar Side Effects
Serious side effects include sudden difficulty breathing or swallowing, hoarseness, swelling
of the face, mouth, hand or throat. Dizziness, cough, fever, or sore throat are also serious side effects.
Less serious and more common side effects are headache, back pain, fatigue, diarrhea and nasal congestion.
Storage
Store in tightly sealed container and keep away from heat and direct light.
Overdose
Symptoms such as fainting, dizziness, weak pulse that might be very slow or very fast,
nausea and vomiting or chest pain may indicate an over dose. Should these occur get to
the nearest emergency center right away.
More Information
Use of Cozaar may cause complications in patients with liver or kidney disease, since these
organs work together to remove the medication from the body.
Tell your doctor if you are
pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
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