Losartan Potassium

OVERDOSAGE

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

HOW SUPPLIED

INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS

• ●     alone or with other blood pressure medicines to lower high blood pressure (hypertension).

• ●     to lower the chance of stroke in patients with high blood pressure and a heart problem called left ventricular hypertrophy. Losartan potassium tablets USP may not help Black patients with this problem.

• ●     to slow the worsening of diabetic kidney disease (nephropathy) in patients with type 2 diabetes who have or had high blood pressure.

• ●     Do not take losartan potassium tablets USP if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in losartan potassium tablets USP. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in losartan potassium tablets USP.

• ●     are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. SeeWhat is the most important information I should know about losartan potassium tablets USP?

• ●     are breast-feeding. It is not known if losartan potassium passes into your breast milk. You should choose either to take losartan potassium tablets USP or breast-feed, but not both.

• ●     are vomiting a lot or having a lot of diarrhea

• ●     have liver problems

• ●     have kidney problems

• ●     potassium supplements

• ●     salt substitutes containing potassium

• ●     water pills (diuretics)

• ●     medicines used to treat pain and arthritis, called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including COX-2 inhibitors.

• ●     Take losartan potassium tablets USP exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor may change your dose if needed.

• ●     Losartan potassium tablets USP can be taken with or without food.

• ●     If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Just take the next dose at your regular time.

• ●     If you take too many losartan potassium tablets USP, call your doctor or Poison Control Center, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.

• ●     Injury or death of unborn babies. SeeWhat is the most important information I should know about losartan potassium tablets USP?

• ●     Allergic reaction. Symptoms of an allergic reaction are swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue. Get emergency medical help right away and stop taking losartan potassium tablets USP.

• ●     Low blood pressure (hypotension). Low blood pressure may cause you to feel faint or dizzy. Lie down if you feel faint or dizzy. Call your doctor right away.

• ●     For people who already have kidney problems, you may see a worsening in how well your kidneys work. Call your doctor if you get swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands, or unexplained weight gain.

• ●     colds(upper respiratory infection)

• ●     dizziness

• ●     stuffy nose

• ●     back pain

• ●     diarrhea

• ●     tiredness

• ●     low blood sugar

• ●     chest pain

• ●     high blood potassium

• ●     low blood pressure

• ●     Store losartan potassium tablets USP at 20to 25(68to 77

• ●     Keep losartan potassium tablets USP in a tightly closed container that protects the medicine from light.

• ●     Keep losartan potassium tablets USP and all medicines out of the reach of children.

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