Losartan- Tozar R Tab 25mg

Information About Losartan- Tozar R Tab 25mg

About Losartan- Tozar R Tab 25mg

The Medicine Brand Tozar R Tab 25mg is manufactured by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Losartan.

Pakaging

10 x 1

Active Ingredients For Losartan- Tozar R Tab 25mg

Losartan 50mg Ramipril 25mg

Diseases List For Which Losartan- Tozar R Tab 25mg Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For Mild to moderate hypertension Diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Other Significations For Losartan- Tozar R Tab 25mg

This Medication This medication is an angiotensin II receptor blocker ARB prescribed for high blood pressure It is also used for prevention of stroke and diabetic nephropathy

Precautions To Be Taken Before Losartan- Tozar R Tab 25mg

Losartan may increase levels of blood potassium hyperkalemia which can lead to serious heart problems arrhythmias Therefore concomitant use of other drugs or substances that increase bloodsuch as potassiumsparing diuretics for example spironolactoneAldactone triamterene and amiloride potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium may lead to dangerous increases in serum potassium Combining losartan or other ARBs with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugsNSAIDs in patients who are elderly fluiddepleted including those on diuretic therapy or with poor kidney function may result in reduced kidney function including kidney failure These effects usually are reversible The antihypertensive effect of losartan may be reduced by aspirin and other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen Advil Childrens AdvilMotrin Medipren Motrin Nuprin PediaCare Fever etc indomethacin Indocin IndocinSR andnaproxen Anaprox Naprelan Naprosyn Aleve

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Losartan- Tozar R Tab 25mg

Can We Take Losartan- Tozar R Tab 25mg During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Class C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Lactation And Losartan- Tozar R Tab 25mg

Can We Use Losartan- Tozar R Tab 25mg During Lactation

Lactation Class L5 Studies in breastfeeding mothers have demonstrated that there is significant and documented risk to the infant based on human experience or it is a medication that has a high risk of causing significant damage to an infant The risk of using the drug in breastfeeding women clearly outweighs any possible benefit from breastfeeding The drug is contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding an infant

Side Effects Of Losartan- Tozar R Tab 25mg

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Losartan- Tozar R Tab 25mg