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Elsartan 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
|
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Elsartan is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Elsartan safe for pregnant women?
Elsartan can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Elsartan safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Elsartan on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Elsartan on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Elsartan on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Elsartan on the Liver?
Side effects of Elsartan rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Elsartan on the Heart?
Elsartan is rarely harmful for the heart.
Elsartan 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 Elsartan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Elsartan habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Elsartan has not been reported.
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 Elsartan can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Elsartan should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Elsartan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Elsartan
Some foods when eaten with Elsartan can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Elsartan
Taking Elsartan with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Take Elsartan 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.
No, Elsartan should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Elsartan can cause debility. It has been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor.
Yes, you can use Elsartan along with amlodipine, there is no side effects are seen if taken together. In fact, it gives beneficial effects, but it always recommended to take under medical supervision
Elsartan prevent the effect of angiotensin-II, causing the blood vessels to relax which in turn lowers blood pressure in the patient.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cozaar® (losartan potassium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 506
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 169-173
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cozaar® (losartan potassium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 506
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 169-173
