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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Cozaar

Cozaar has 32 Side Effects total
11 are Life Threatening
3 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Cozaar

Cozaar is also known by the generic name Losartan

USES:
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Cozaar has 11 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Cozaar

Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Cozaar

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Cozaar

Critical Seriousness - Dizzy - Dizziness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Cozaar

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Cozaar

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Cozaar

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hyperkalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Cozaar

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Cozaar

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood - Hyponatremia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Cozaar

Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Cozaar

Critical Seriousness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Cozaar

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Cozaar has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Backache - Back Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Cozaar Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Cozaar Muscle Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Cozaar Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Cozaar

Cozaar Drug-Drug Interactions

Cozaar has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s): Cozaar has interactions of serious seriousness with 41 drug(s). Cozaar has interactions of moderate seriousness with 582 drug(s). Cozaar has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Cozaar has 8 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Cozaar.

Cozaar Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Angioedema - Giant Hives is a contraindication of Cozaar.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Cozaar.

Relative Contraindications

Hyperkalemia - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Cozaar.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Cozaar.

Hypovolemia - Decreased Blood Volume is a contraindication of Cozaar.

Contraindication Warnings

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Cozaar.

Renal Artery Stenosis is a contraindication of Cozaar.

Renal Disease with Mild to Moderate Renal Function Impairment - Mild to Moderate Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Cozaar.

Cozaar has 6 related brands and strengths:

Cozaar 100 Mg Tab Cozaar 25 Mg Tab Cozaar 50 Mg Tab Losartan 100 Mg Tab Losartan 25 Mg Tab Losartan 50 Mg Tab

Cozaar - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe dizziness, fainting.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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