The drug "Cozaar" is effective for arterial hypertension, as well as heart failure. It also helps in cases where treatment with ACE inhibitors has ceased to be suitable for the patient. About the drug "Cozaar", the instructions for use report that one coated tablet may contain 12.5 or 50 milligrams of the active substance of this drug, namely, potassium losartan.
As for the pharmacological action, this medicine blocks angiotensin receptors, reduces afterload, it is also able to reduce OPSS and systemic blood pressure, including pressure in the pulmonary circulation.
The drug "Cozaar" (instructions for use confirms this) is well absorbed, metabolized, and an active derivative is formed, it is distributed almost uniformly.
The maximum possible hypotensive effect is usually achieved only after three, in extreme cases, six weeks of treatment. Like any other remedy, the drug "Cozaar" instruction recommends taking in accordance with certain dosage rules. This should be done once, and, regardless of the meal. The medicine is taken orally, as a rule, at 50 milligrams per day. But if there is such a need, a dose increase of up to 100 milligrams is allowed. If the patient has dehydration, then the Kozaar preparation recommends taking 25 milligrams per day. And for people with heart failure, the dose is even less - only 12.5 milligrams. Patients suffering from impaired liver function, need a minimum amount of funds. Correction of the initial dose is also required for the elderly.
Many people express their thoughts about the drug "Cozaar", the reviews are such that it is convenient to take, because you can do this regardless of the intake of any food. In addition, it is prescribed in parallel with other antihypertensive drugs.
This tool has its contraindications. These include, first of all, pregnancy, childhood, and, of course, hypersensitivity to the drug itself. Such a medicine, if taken in the second or third trimesters, can cause defects in the development of the fetus, or even death. With lactation, it is also better not to use it, the consequences can be very deplorable.
As for the side effects of the drug “Kozaar,” the instructions for use report that reactions such as diarrhea, migraine, angioedema (face, pharynx, lips, tongue), urticaria, and itching are possible. Some patients complained of impaired renal function, myalgia. In any case, usually the drug is tolerated by patients normally. And side effects from taking it are mild. In addition, they quickly pass as soon as the tool is canceled.
In case of an overdose of this drug, tachycardia and hypotension may occur. Treatment in this situation should be symptomatic. Although information about any cases of overdose is currently limited.
It should be noted and special instructions that give instructions for the use of this tool. First of all, it must be remembered that the effectiveness and safety of the use of this drug in pediatrics has not been proven by any clinical studies. It must be stored in a dark place, or at least protected from bright light, always in a tightly closed form. The air temperature should not be higher than 30 degrees.
The drug "Cozaar" is dispensed exclusively by prescription. Therefore, without a preliminary visit to the doctor, there is even nothing to think about going to the pharmacy. In general, this is a fairly effective tool that deserves attention.