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What is ALSARTAN H?
- ALSARTAN H contains losartan and hydrochlorothiazide
- Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
- Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic (water pill)
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
THERAPEUTIC USES
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
INTERACTIONS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
SIDE EFFECTS
MORE INFORMATION
What ALSARTAN H is used for?
It is used to,
- lower high blood pressure (hypertension)
- lower the chance of stroke in patients with high blood pressure and a heart problem called left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH)
Talk to doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- are allergic to ALSARTAN H or any ingredients in this medicine
- are allergic to any sulfonamide-containing (sulfa) medicines
- are not passing urine
- have been vomiting (throwing up), having diarrhea, sweating a lot or not drinking enough fluids since these could cause you to have low blood pressure
- have liver or kidney problems
- have systemic lupus erythematosus
- have diabetes, asthma or gout
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take such as:
- potassium supplements
- diuretics
- lithium (a medicine used to treat a certain kind of depression)
- COX-2 inhibitors, medicines used to treat pain and arthritis
- Take ALSARTAN H exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor may change your dose if needed
- It can be taken with or without food
- Your doctor may do blood tests from time to time while you are taking ALSARTAN H
If you take more ALSARTAN H
- If you take too much ALSARTAN H, call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away
If you forget to take ALSARTAN H
- 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 stop taking ALSARTAN H
- Do not stop taking ALSARTAN H without first consulting your doctor
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
SERIOUS
COMMON
UNCOMMON
RARE
VERY RARE
- injury or death of unborn babies
- allergic reaction marked by swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue
- low blood pressure (hypotension)
- a new or worsening condition called systemic lupus erythematosus
- worsening of kidney functions marked by swelling in your feet, ankles or hands, or unexplained weight gain
- worsening of liver functions marked by nausea, pain in the right upper stomach area (abdomen), yellow eyes or skin (which can be itchy)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
STORAGE
What is High Blood Pressure (hypertension)?
High Blood Pressure (hypertension) is the force in your blood vessels when your heart beats and when your heart rests. You have high blood pressure when the force is too much.
What is Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH)?
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH) is an enlargement of the walls of the left chamber of the heart (the hearts main pumping chamber). LVH can happen from several things. High blood pressure is the most common cause of LVH.
Disclaimer:
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