Review the side-effects of Losartan as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Frequent - Swelling, abdominal pain, chest pain, nausea, headache, inflammation of pharynx, diarrhea, indigestion, muscle pain, sleeplessness, cough and sinus disorder.
Body as a Whole - Facial swelling, fever and fainting.
Heart - Chest pain, low blood pressure, heart attack, fast heart rate and slow heart rate.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, constipation, tooth pain, dry mouth, flatulence, stomach inflammation and vomiting.
Blood - Anemia.
Metabolic - Gout.
Musculoskeletal - Arm pain, hip pain, joint swelling, knee pain, shoulder pain, stiffness, joint pain, joint inflammation, muscle weakness/cramp and back pain.
Central Nervous System - Anxiety, incoordination, confusion, depression, dream abnormality, sensory loss, decreased sexual activity, memory loss, migraine, nervousness, tingling, numbness, weakness, burning pain , sleep disorder, drowsiness, tremor and unsteadiness.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, lung inflammation, nose bleed, nose inflammation, respiratory congestion and upper respiratory tract infection.
Skin - Hair loss, skin inflammation, dry skin, redness, flushing, sensitivity to light, itching, rash, sweating and hives.
Eye and ENT - Blurred vision, burning/stinging in the eye, taste perversion, ringing in the ear and decrease in vision.
Genitourinary - Impotence, nighttime urination, urinary frequency and urinary tract infection.
Cozaar
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Frequent - Swelling, abdominal pain, chest pain, nausea, headache, inflammation of pharynx, diarrhea, indigestion, muscle pain, sleeplessness, cough and sinus disorder.
Body as a Whole - Facial swelling, fever and fainting.
Heart - Chest pain, low blood pressure, heart attack, fast heart rate and slow heart rate.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, constipation, tooth pain, dry mouth, flatulence, stomach inflammation and vomiting.
Blood - Anemia.
Metabolic - Gout.
Musculoskeletal - Arm pain, hip pain, joint swelling, knee pain, shoulder pain, stiffness, joint pain, joint inflammation, muscle weakness/cramp and back pain.
Central Nervous System - Anxiety, incoordination, confusion, depression, dream abnormality, sensory loss, decreased sexual activity, memory loss, migraine, nervousness, tingling, numbness, weakness, burning pain , sleep disorder, drowsiness, tremor and unsteadiness.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, lung inflammation, nose bleed, nose inflammation, respiratory congestion and upper respiratory tract infection.
Skin - Hair loss, skin inflammation, dry skin, redness, flushing, sensitivity to light, itching, rash, sweating and hives.
Eye and ENT - Blurred vision, burning/stinging in the eye, taste perversion, ringing in the ear and decrease in vision.
Genitourinary - Impotence, nighttime urination, urinary frequency and urinary tract infection.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Losartan
Losartan(Cozaar) generic is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), prescribed for high blood pressure. It is also used for prevention of stroke, and diabetic nephropathy.Brand Names or Trade Names of Losartan
India :
Rigard -R (5mg) |
Zarlodip L S |
Dilart - K |
Lozitan |
Vazortan |
Presartan |
Zarlodip |
Lospot -AH |
Sartan -HT |
LTP -H |
Lanxes -H |
Zilos -H |
Losa -H |
Losapot -H |
Vazortan H |
Biozaar |
Vazortan |
Presartan |
Lozitan |
Lossar
International :
Cozaar
