Cozartan 50 mg Tablet

Cozartan 50 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 50 mg of losartan in each tablet. Losartan belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class, which helps relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure. Cozartan 50 mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and may also help protect the kidneys in some people with diabetes, as well as reduce the risk of stroke in certain patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart.

How it works: Losartan in Cozartan 50 mg Tablet blocks angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels, so the vessels stay more relaxed and open. In tablet form, it is swallowed and absorbed to give steady blood-pressure control over time.

Cozartan 50 mg Tablet is the middle strength in this brand lineup, sitting between Cozartan 25 mg Tablet and Cozartan 100 mg Tablet. A doctor may choose Cozartan 50 mg Tablet when a lower strength is not enough or when a full 100 mg dose is not yet appropriate, since this tablet provides a moderate dose that can be adjusted based on blood pressure response and tolerance. It is not a quick-relief medicine and its effect is built into regular daily use, not immediate symptom relief.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Kidney protection in some patients with type 2 diabetes
• Lowering stroke risk in selected patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy
• Blood pressure control when a doctor prescribes an ARB
• Part of combination treatment plans for hypertension

• Swallow Cozartan 50 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time every day to help keep your blood pressure steady.
• If your doctor has told you to take it once daily, follow that schedule exactly; do not change the timing on your own.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Avoid using potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your clinician says they are safe for you.

Each Cozartan 50 mg Tablet provides 50 mg of losartan. The usual frequency may be once daily, but some patients may need a different schedule based on their condition and response, and the total daily amount should not exceed the dose your doctor prescribes; for most adults, losartan dosing is individualized rather than self-adjusted. Because this is a 50 mg strength, it is a moderate tablet strength that a doctor may use as a starting, maintenance, or step-up dose depending on your blood pressure and kidney status.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Losartan may include:

• Dizziness, especially when standing up
• Fatigue
• Nasal congestion or cold-like symptoms
• Back pain
• Diarrhea
• Low blood pressure symptoms such as lightheadedness
• Higher chance of dizziness in people who are sensitive to a 50 mg dose

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, because losartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, or heart failure.
• Stand up slowly, since Cozartan 50 mg Tablet can cause dizziness or low blood pressure.
• Avoid potassium salt substitutes unless your clinician approves them.
• Do not combine it with aliskiren if you have diabetes, unless specifically directed by a specialist.
• Be careful with alcohol, which can make dizziness or blood pressure lowering worse.
• Use extra caution when driving or using machinery until you know how Cozartan 50 mg Tablet affects you.

• Potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes
• ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril or enalapril
• Aliskiren, especially in diabetes
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Other blood pressure medicines that can lower blood pressure too much

Store Cozartan 50 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.