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Tozaar is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High BP. The alternative uses of Tozaar have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Tozaar depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Tozaar have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Tozaar normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Tozaar has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Tozaar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tozaar contraindications section.
Additionally, Tozaar may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Tozaar is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Tozaar is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Tozaar safe for pregnant women?
Tozaar shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Tozaar safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Tozaar as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Tozaar on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Tozaar on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tozaar on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Tozaar on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Tozaar on the Heart?
Tozaar may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Tozaar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tozaar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tozaar habit forming or addictive?
Tozaar is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Tozaar can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Tozaar is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Tozaar in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Tozaar
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Tozaar to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tozaar
Taking alcohol with Tozaar can be dangerous.
Take Tozaar as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Tozaar may affect the kidney function including kidney failure on discontinuation of treatment. It is a common side effect of this drug, so do not discontinue treatment own your own.
Take Tozaar once or twice a day as advised/prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of drugs from the stomach.
Yes, you can use Tozaar to treat in children but, above the age of 6 years old, the minimum dose recommended in patients who weigh between 20 and 50kg.
Tozaar is a brand name of losartan and it is available in the form of a tablet. It belongs to the class of medicine called angiotensin-II receptor antagonists. Tozaar is a prescription drug that is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. it is also used to treat kidney disease in a patient who has diabetes.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cozaar® (losartan potassium)
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