treat pain and arthritis, called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including COX-2 inhibitors
other medicines to reduce blood pressure
How should I take losartan potassium tablets?
Take losartan potassium tablets exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor may change your dose if needed.
Losartan potassium tablets can be taken with or without food.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Just take the next dose at your regular time.
If you take too much losartan potassium tablets, call your doctor or Poison Control Center, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
What are the possible side effects of losartan potassium tablets?
Losartan otassium tablets may cause the following side effects that may be serious:
Injury or death of unborn babies. See "What is the most important information I should know about losartan potassium tablets?"
Allergic reaction. Symptoms of an allergic reaction are swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue. Get emergency medical help right away and stop taking losartan potassium tablets.
Low blood pressure (hypotension). Low blood pressure may cause you to feel faint or dizzy. Lie down if you feel faint or dizzy. Call your doctor right away.
For people who already have kidney problems, you may see a worsening in how well your kidneys work. Call your doctor if you get swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands, or unexplained weight gain.
High blood levels of potassium
The most common side effects of losartan potassium tablets in people with high blood pressure are:
"colds" (upper respiratory infection)
dizziness
stuffy nose
back pain
The most common side effects of losartan potassium tablets in people with type 2 diabetes with diabetic kidney disease are:
diarrhea
tiredness
low blood sugar
chest pain
high blood potassium
low blood pressure
Tell your doctor if you get any side effect that bothers you or that won't go away.
This is not a complete list of side effects. For a complete list, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
How do I store losartan potassium tablets?
Store losartan potassium tablets at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
Keep losartan potassium tablets in a tightly closed container that protects the medicine from light.
Keep losartan potassium tablets and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about losartan potassium tablets
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for conditions that are not mentioned in patient information leaflets. Do not use losartan potassium tablets for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give losartan potassium tablets to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them.
This leaflet summarizes the most important information about losartan potassium tablets. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your pharmacist or doctor for information about losartan potassium tablets that is written for health professionals.
What are the ingredients in losartan potassium tablets?
Active ingredients: losartan potassium, USP
Inactive ingredients: colloidal silica anhydrous, hydroxypropyl cellulose (low substituted), hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, maize starch (corn starch), microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, tal |
