Cozaar

Other names used:

• Losartan®

Active Ingredients:

• Losartan

How does Cozaar work and what pharmaceutical group does it belong to?

Cozaar belongs to the group of antihypertensive drugs called angiotensin II receptors blockers. Cozaar works by blocking the binding of angiotensin to the receptors. Angiotensin is copounds that exerts vasoconstrictive action and stimulates the activity of aldosterone. Cozaar reduces a peripheral resistance, noradrenaline and aldosterone concentration in the blood, blood pressure in pulmonary circulation. Cozaar also reduces afterload and provides moderate diuretic effect, prevents myocardial hypertrophy development, increases tolerance to physical exercises in the patients with chronic heart failure.

Which conditions are treated with Cozaar ?

• Hypertension
• Diabetic nephropathy treatment

What should a patient know before using Cozaar ?

• Arterial hypotension
• High potassium blood levels
• Dehydration
• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding
• Children and adolescents under 18 years of age
• Hypersensitivity to any of the medication ingredients
• Cozaar should be used with caution in: kidney failure and liver failure

Which adverse effects may manifest when using the medication?

The side effects of Cozaar include:

The most common Cozaar side effects includes: symptoms of common cold, nasal congestion, dizziness and back pain. Other Cozaar side effects includes: diarrhea, fatigue, anemia, high blood potassium levels, weight gain and low blood pressure.

It is not necessary that the side effects will manifest in an individual but the possibility still exist. For more information please consult your health care provider.

Which groups of drugs or specific preparations may interact with Cozaar ?

The drug is affected by the following:

• Antihypertensive agents
• Diuretics
• Potassium supplements
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• Antimycotics

Tell your doctor about all the herbal preparations as well as prescription drugs that you are currently taking even if they are not on the list.

Important information for the patient:

Cozaar is supplied for individual use. Do not use it to treat other conditions not listed in the leaflet. Keep the product out of children reach. Do not reuse any disposable materials if supplied with the preparation.