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Losartán, cuándo y cómo debemos administrarlo. Tu Farmacéutico Informa Side Effects 0 Views • 2 months ago

Videoconsejo sanitario sobre Losartan, para qué sirve este medicamento, cuándo y cómo debemos administrarlo. Videoconsejo impartido por la farmacéutica Elena Vega, elaborado por el Consejo General de Colegios Farmacéuticos y producido por Medicina TV.

Losartán es un fármaco perteneciente a un grupo de medicamentos denominados antagonistas de los receptores de la angiotensina II. La angiotensina II es una sustancia producida en el cuerpo que se une a unos receptores presentes en los vasos sanguíneos, provocando que éstos se estrechen y dando lugar a un aumento de la presión arterial.

Losartán impide la unión de la angiotensina II a estos receptores, lo que origina que los vasos sanguíneos se relajen y, por tanto, que disminuya la presión arterial. Losartán además disminuye el empeoramiento de la función renal en pacientes con presión arterial alta y diabetes tipo 2.

Así pues, losartán está indicado en el tratamiento de la presión arterial elevada, en el tratamiento de pacientes con insuficiencia cardiaca crónica y para proteger el riñón en pacientes hipertensos con diabetes tipo 2 que presenten análisis clínicos alterados.

En el mercado existen presentaciones de losartán en forma de comprimidos de 12,5; 25; 50 y 100 mg.
Para el tratamiento de la hipertensión, la dosis se debe ajustar de forma individualizada según los valores de presión arterial de cada paciente. Normalmente la dosis inicial en adultos es de 50 mg al día y, en niños y adolescentes mayores de 6 años que pesen entre 20 y 50 kg, es de 25 mg al día.

Después, en algunos pacientes adultos, la dosis se puede aumentar hasta 100 mg al día y en los niños y adolescentes comentados anteriormente, se puede aumentar la dosis hasta un máximo de 50 mg, una vez al día.

Sin embargo, para el tratamiento de la insuficiencia cardiaca, la dosis inicial es de 12,5 mg al día. Normalmente, la dosis se debe aumentar de forma gradual semanalmente. Es decir:
o 12,5 mg al día durante la primera semana
o 25 mg al día durante la segunda semana
o 50 mg al día durante la tercera semana
o 100 mg al día durante la cuarta semana
o y 150 mg al día durante la quinta semana), hasta llegar a una dosis de mantenimiento determinada por el médico.

Eso sí, es importante saber que sólo se puede usar una dosis máxima de losartán de 150 mg una vez al día.
Este medicamento puede tomarse con o sin alimentos y es importante tomar el comprimido a la misma hora cada día.

Los efectos máximos de losartán, al igual que los de cualquier antihipertensivo, pueden tardar en alcanzarse hasta 3-6 semanas. Por lo tanto, si al principio del tratamiento ves que tu presión arterial no está bien controlada, consulta a tu médico, pero no modifiques la dosis sin su consentimiento.

Las reacciones adversas más habituales suelen estar relacionadas con la disminución de la presión arterial que este medicamento produce, de tal manera que son muy frecuentes los mareos, el dolor de cabeza o el enrojecimiento de la cara, al igual que con cualquier otro fármaco antihipertensivo.

Estas reacciones suelen ser más frecuentes al inicio del tratamiento y se reducen paulatinamente según lo continuamos. Por ello, es importante que al iniciar el tratamiento tengas cuidado al conducir o realizar actividades que pudieran resultar peligrosas y que requieran de concentración.
Cabe destacar que la reacción adversa más importante es la aparición de reacciones alérgicas graves. Si notas hinchazón en los labios, la cara o la lengua, acude lo más rápidamente posible a tu médico.

Entre las principales recomendaciones, es fundamental no utilizar losartán sin receta médica y no aumentar la dosis indicada por el médico. Además, es importante cuidar la alimentación y realizar ejercicio físico.

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Losartan for High Blood Pressure | What YOU NEED to Know! Side Effects 0 Views • 2 months ago

Losartan for high blood pressure. What are the side effects of losartan and how to take losartan potassium 50 mg.

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Losartan is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure, otherwise known as (hypertension). High blood pressure is one of those diseases that even without symptoms, damage to blood vessels and your heart continues and can be detected when you get your blood pressure measured.
Uncontrolled high blood pressure increases your risk of serious health problems, including heart attack and stroke. So bottomline, If you have high blood pressure, and your doctor has you on losartan, know that this helps you prevent future heart disease, heart attacks and strokes by making sure the pressure stays at a healthy and normal range.

What is losartan used for

Losartan is also used to reduce your risk of a stroke if you have high blood pressure with left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), which is just a fancy way of saying the walls in the heart’s left ventricle have began to thicken, its also used to treat kidney disease caused by diabetes.

How does losartan work to lower blood pressure?

Losartan is a type of medicine called an ARB, an angiotensin 2 receptor blocker, and in the family known as the -sartans. Like other ARBs, you may have heard of, valsartan, telmisartan, olmesartan, irbesartan, these medications work by blocking the action of angiotensin II, a chemical in your body that causes your blood vessels to tighten and narrow. Losartan will help to relax and widen your blood vessels to lower your blood pressure, which will in turn, lower your risk of stroke.

What should I keep in mind with losartan potassium 50 mg

Losartan is available in tablet form at 25, 50, and 100 mg quantities. For adults: usually your doctor will have you on 50 mg once daily but may increase it to 100 mg per day if needed.

Is losartan safe to take now 2020

Losartan is not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding as it is actually a 2014 black box warning. So if you are taking losartan, and are planning to become pregnant, let your doctor know before hand, of if there are any signs of current pregnancy as this can be harmful to you or your child. Certain lot numbers of losartan are now safe to take.

How to take losartan potassium?

Take losartan or cozaar exactly as your doctor has told you take it, and follow the directions on the label. If you're not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Your doctor may suggest that you take your first dose before bedtime, because it can make you dizzy. But After the very first dose, you can take losartan at any time of day. Try to take it at the same time every day. Another important tip is to: Ensure that you are adequately hydrated before starting this medicine. You can take losartan tablets with or without food, but make sure to swallow the tablets with a full glass of water.

What are the side effects of losartan?

Like all medicines, losartan can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Here are some that you should be aware of and let your doctor know if they become too troublesome.
Hypotension, headaches, nausea, muscle pain.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects bother you or don't go away. These are not all the side effects of losartan. So For a full list, see the leaflet inside your medicines packet.

When should I call the doc for losartan side effects

An Allergic reaction:
This includes Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness and troubled breathing.

Yellowing of the skin or if the whites of your eyes turn yellow

Severe stomach pain, pale skin, feeling tired, fainting, purple spots, any sign of bleeding, sore throat and fever, feeling weakness, an irregular heartbeat, pins and needles and muscle cramps. Then there is the High potassium blood levels with symptoms of heart rhythm problems, like muscle weakness and a slow heart rate. Also: Swelling in the feet, ankles, and hands should be brought up to your doctor as well.

What to know when taking losartan dosage

Losartan or cozaar starts to reduce high blood pressure after about 6 hours but it may take 3 to 6 weeks to fully take effect.

Interactions with losartan

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Losartan Explained: 5 Surprising Side Effects You Should Know Side Effects 0 Views • 2 months ago

Are you taking Losartan? 5 Side Effects of Losartan You Must Know. In today's video, we will discuss the side effects of Losartan 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg.
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Summary
Learn about the common side effects of losartan, including dizziness, cough, respiratory infections, hyperkalemia, and changes in kidney function. In this informative video, we discuss the side effects of losartan, ensuring your safety and effectiveness of the medication, and how to reduce the side effects. The dosages are losartan 25mg, losartan 50mg, and losartan 100mg.

Here are 5 side effects of losartan you must know:
0:00- Intro: What is Losartan and how does it work?
1:16- Dizziness
2:26- Cough
3:35- Upper respiratory infections
4:38- Increased potassium levels (hyperkalemia)
5:58- Changes in kidney function
7:33- Other Back pain, Fatigue, and low blood pressure

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Losartan uses and side effects | 19 MUST KNOW tips! Side Effects 2 Views • 2 months ago

This video looks at the drug Losartan.The brand name is Cozaar.This video examines the uses and side effects of Losartan.It looks at side effects of Losartan potassium and the long term side effects of Losartan.See disclaimer below.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro
00:04 What is Losartan?
00:15 How does Losartan work?
00:28 What is Losartan used for?
01:16 Dosing & administration of Losartan?
01:43 How long does it take for Losartan to work?
01:59 19 MUST KNOW TIPS for Losartan!!
02:06 Losartan and potassium
02:21 Losartan side effects kidney
02:53 Starting dose of Losartan
04:30 Losartan side effects( side effects of Losartan)
05:18 Losartan side effects cough
06: 19 Losartan drug interactions

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How to use Losartan (Cozaar) - Use, Dosage, Side Effects - Doctor Explains Side Effects 0 Views • 2 months ago

In this video we will cover everything you need to know about Losartan. We will discuss how and when to use it, we will cover its side effects, dosage and much, much more.

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Generic name: Losartan.
Brand names: Cozaar.
Available as a tablet.

How to use it?
- Tablet: Just swallow it with half a glass of water.
It is usually best to take this drug at a fixed time. If you experience dizziness as a side effect, you could best take it in the evening before going to bed.

When to use it?
Losartan is part of a group of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB). These drugs cause the dilation of the blood vessels and reduced aldosterone secretion. This causes a drop in blood volume and blood pressure.
Therefore Losartan can be used to treat; a high blood pressure, heart failure and kidney problems.

What is the correct dosage?
The precise dose will depend on your specific indication of use, the side effect you might experience and the severity of your symptoms. Therefore always use the precise amount and frequency your doctor prescribed you.
- However, when treating a high blood pressure in adults, most doctors will start with an initial dose of 50 mg 1x/day. Which if necessary can be increased up to a max. dose of 100 mg 1/day.
- When treating heart failure, the initial dose is; 12,5mg 1/day. Which if needed can be build up to a maximum dose of 150mg 1/day.

What are the side-effects?
- Common (1–10%): low blood pressure, dizziness, fatigue, kidney function problems and renal failure.
- Uncommon (0.1–1%): Palpitations, chest pain, oedema, cough, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea, headache, somnolence, rash and itching.
- Rare (0.01-0.1%): various serious side effects.

Safety:
- It is safe to drive while using this drug.
- Furthermore, alcohol widens the blood vessels. It can therefore increase the side effect of dizziness at the beginning of treatment. Try drinking alcohol in moderation first so you can estimate its effects.
- Losartan can also have interactions with other drugs your are taking. Always discuss this with your prescribing doctor.
- Lastly, Losartan could be dangerous for pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding. To be sure, always discuss this with your personal doctor.

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Losartan for High Blood Pressure- What Are the Side Effects & Risks to Know Side Effects 0 Views • 2 months ago

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