Teva Losartan 50mg Potassium Tablet x28

Teva Losartan 50mg Potassium Tablet is a prescription medication containing losartan potassium, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It’s primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and protect the kidneys in patients with type 2 diabetes. This 50mg formulation is a common starting dose for many patients and offers effective blood pressure management.

Uses

Teva Losartan 50mg is mainly used to treat hypertension, either alone or in combination with other medications. It’s also prescribed to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with high blood pressure and left ventricular hypertrophy. Additionally, it’s used to treat diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease) in patients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension.

Benefits

• Effectively lowers blood pressure
• Reduces risk of stroke in certain patients
• Protects kidney function in diabetic patients
• May improve heart failure symptoms
• Generally well-tolerated with fewer side effects than some other blood pressure medications
• Once-daily dosing for most patients

How It Works

Losartan works by blocking the action of angiotensin II, a natural substance in the body that narrows blood vessels. By blocking this action, losartan helps relax and widen blood vessels, lowering blood pressure and improving blood flow.

Dosage

The typical starting dose for hypertension is 50mg once daily. The dose may be increased to a maximum of 100mg once daily if needed. For patients with diabetic nephropathy, the usual dose is 50mg once daily, which can be increased to 100mg once daily. Always follow your doctor’s instructions for dosing.

Side Effects

Common side effects may include dizziness, lightheadedness, and back pain. These often improve as your body adjusts to the medication. Serious side effects, though rare, can include fainting, unusual changes in the amount of urine, or signs of kidney problems.

Warning

Teva Losartan 50mg can cause injury or death to an unborn baby if used during pregnancy. Stop taking this medication and inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant. In rare cases, losartan may cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, potentially leading to kidney failure.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Losartan is not safe to use during pregnancy and should be discontinued as soon as pregnancy is detected. It’s unknown if losartan passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

Interaction

• May interact with other blood pressure medications
• Could interact with certain pain relievers (NSAIDs)
• Potential interactions with potassium supplements or salt substitutes

Important Information

Take Teva Losartan exactly as prescribed. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor, even if you feel well. Regular blood pressure monitoring is important while taking this medication. If you have severe vomiting or diarrhea, you may become dehydrated, which could lead to extremely low blood pressure. Contact your doctor if this occurs. This medication may cause dizziness; use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how losartan affects you.