Cosartan Tablet 50mg

About Cosartan Tablet 50mg

Cosartan Tablet 50mg Uses

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Diabetic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes
• Reducing stroke risk in patients with high blood pressure and heart enlargement

Cosartan Tablet 50mg Benefits

• Lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels
• Protects kidney function in people with diabetes
• Generally well tolerated with a low rate of cough compared to some other blood pressure drug classes

What Experts Say

Losartan blocks the action of angiotensin II, a hormone that narrows blood vessels and directly raises blood pressure. Blocking this pathway relaxes the vessels, lowers the workload placed on the heart, and helps bring blood pressure into a safer range over time. It belongs to the angiotensin receptor blocker class, an alternative for patients who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors.

Physicians often choose this drug class specifically for patients who also have diabetes, since it lowers pressure inside the kidney's filtering units in addition to systemic blood pressure, slowing the progression of diabetic kidney disease more effectively than some other options. It is also less likely to cause the persistent dry cough seen with ACE inhibitors.

Regular blood pressure checks and periodic kidney function and potassium level tests are recommended during long term use, particularly when this tablet is combined with diuretics or other blood pressure medicines. Doses are usually adjusted gradually to find the lowest effective level for each patient.

Drug Class

• Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)

Cosartan Tablet 50mg formula

• Losartan Potassium

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Cosartan Tablet 50mg?

• Take once daily, at the same time each day, with or without food.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Do not stop the tablet suddenly without consulting your doctor.
• Drink enough water daily unless your doctor advises fluid restriction.

Drug Interactions

• Potassium Supplements or Potassium-Sparing Diuretics: Increase the risk of high blood potassium.
• NSAIDs: Can reduce the blood pressure lowering effect and affect kidney function.
• Lithium: Blood levels can rise, increasing the risk of lithium toxicity.
• Other Blood Pressure Medicines: May cause an additive drop in blood pressure.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Can cause harm to an unborn baby, so it must be stopped as soon as pregnancy is confirmed.
• Kidney Function: Needs monitoring in people with existing kidney disease or those on diuretics.
• High Potassium: Can raise blood potassium levels, especially with potassium supplements or certain other medicines.
• Low Blood Pressure: May cause dizziness, particularly after the first dose or in dehydrated patients.
• Liver Impairment: Lower doses may be needed in people with liver disease.

Cosartan Tablet 50mg Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Low blood pressure
• Raised blood potassium levels
• Back pain
• Nasal congestion

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a dry place.
• Protect from light and moisture.
• Keep in the original blister pack until use.
• Keep out of reach of children.