Losa Information
Losa is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High BP. The alternative uses of Losa have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Losa depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Losa have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Losa are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Losa is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Losa has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Losa related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Losa contraindications section.
Besides this, Losa may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Losa, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Losa Benefits & Uses
Losa is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)
Other Benefits
Losa Dosage & How to Take
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) |
|
Losa Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Losa is used -
Moderate
- Blurred vision
- Confusion
- Difficulty breathing
- Irregular heartbeat
Mild
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- Weakness
- Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
- Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Losa Related Warnings
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Is the use of Losa safe for pregnant women?
Losa has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Losa without medical advice.
Severe -
Is the use of Losa safe during breastfeeding?
Losa has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
Mild -
What is the effect of Losa on the Kidneys?
Losa is not harmful for kidneys.
Safe -
What is the effect of Losa on the Liver?
Losa has very mild side effects on the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Losa on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Losa on the heart have been reported.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Losa with Other Drugs
Losa should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Losa Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Losa unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Hyperkalemia
- Angioedema
Frequently asked Questions about Losa
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Is this Losa habit forming or addictive?
Losa does not cause addiction.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Losa, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Losa can make you drowsy.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Losa only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Losa in mental disorders is not effective.
No
Losa Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Losa
Losa may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Mild -
Interaction between Alcohol and Losa
Taking Losa with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Severe
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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
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
