#Losartan
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β Uses of Losartan:
β Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
β Prevention of heart attack and stroke
β Management of Heart Failure
β How Losartan Works:
β Belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)
β Blocks the action of a chemical that causes blood vessels to tighten
β Relaxes blood vessels, lowering blood pressure
β Improves blood flow to organs and reduces the workload on the heart
β Common Side Effects:
β Dizziness
β Back pain
β Upper respiratory tract infection
β Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
β Cough
β Advice:
β Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
β It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
β Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
β Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
β Do not take Losartan if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
β Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.
β Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
β It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
β Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
β Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
β Do not take Losartan if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
β Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.
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#Losartan
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#HighBloodPressure #HypertensionTreatment #HeartHealth #StrokePrevention #HeartFailureManagement #BloodPressureControl #ARBs #MedicineAdvice #PatientEducation #PharmaFacts #HealthAwareness #SideEffects #MedicationTips #SafeMedicationUse