Losartan GPO 50 mg

Indication

Angiotensin II receptor blocker used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension); also used in some patients with heart failure or kidney disease related to type 2 diabetes, as prescribed by a doctor.

Ingredients

• Losartan potassium 50 mg

Direction

Take by mouth exactly as directed by the physician. Swallow whole with water.

Side effects

• Dizziness
• especially when standing up
• Tiredness
• headache
• back pain
• High blood potassium
• rarely swelling of face
• lips or throat (angioedema)
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Do not use during pregnancy
• it can harm the unborn baby.
• Use with caution in kidney or liver disease
• dehydration
• and with potassium supplements or potassium
• sparing diuretics.
• Prescription only medicine
• may cause dizziness – be careful when driving.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.