cozartan 50mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is cozartan 50mg tablet used for?
Angizaar 50 Tablet (Losartan) is used to treat CARDIAC. It contains Losartan (50mg), which Competitive antagonist of angiotensin II at AT1 receptor.. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Losartan
- Manufacturer: Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cozartan 50mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, stroke prevention in hypertensive left ventricular hypertrophy.
Off-label uses: Heart failure, proteinuria, Marfan syndrome (aortic root dilation).
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Losartan |
| Brand Name | Angizaar 50 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Angiotensin receptor blockers(ARB) |
| Route of Administration | Oral. |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Competitive antagonist of angiotensin II at AT1 receptor.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take cozartan 50mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cozartan 50mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Upper respiratory infection
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Hypotension
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Angioedema
- Hyperkalemia
- Renal impairment
- Hepatotoxicity
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Anaphylaxis
- Pancreatitis
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Vasculitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Aliskiren | Major | Increased risk of hypotension, hyperkalemia, renal impairment |
| Lithium | Major | Increased lithium levels and toxicity |
| Potassium-sparing diuretics | Major | Hyperkalemia |
| NSAIDs | Major | Reduced antihypertensive effect, increased renal risk |
| Rifampin | Major | Decreased losartan efficacy |
| ACE inhibitors | Moderate | Additive hypotensive effect, hyperkalemia |
| CYP2C9 inducers | Moderate | Reduced losartan efficacy |
| CYP3A4 inhibitors | Moderate | Increased losartan levels |
| Antacids | Minor | Slight decrease in absorption |
| Digoxin | Minor | No significant interaction |
| Warfarin | Minor | No significant interaction |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Aliskiren
- Lithium
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
- NSAIDs
- Rifampin
โก Moderate Interactions
- ACE inhibitors
- CYP2C9 inducers
- CYP3A4 inhibitors
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Digoxin
- Warfarin
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions; avoid potassium-rich foods if hyperkalemia risk.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May potentiate hypotensive effect; avoid excessive alcohol.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, pregnancy (second/third trimesters), bilateral renal artery stenosis, concomitant aliskiren in diabetes.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, renal function, serum potassium, liver enzymes.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk in animal studies.
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic treatment; hypotension may require IV fluids and vasopressors.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose. Do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for cozartan 50mg tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.