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Tozaar 25 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High BP. Secondary and off-label uses of Tozaar 25 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Tozaar 25 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Tozaar 25 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Tozaar 25 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Tozaar 25 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Tozaar 25 Tablet related warnings talks about Tozaar 25 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tozaar 25 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Tozaar 25 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Tozaar 25 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Tozaar 25 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Tozaar 25 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Tozaar can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Tozaar 25 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Tozaar on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Tozaar 25 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Tozaar does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tozaar 25 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Tozaar on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Tozaar 25 Tablet on the Heart?
Tozaar may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tozaar 25 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tozaar 25 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Tozaar 25 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Tozaar 25 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Tozaar 25 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tozaar 25 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tozaar 25 Tablet
When consumed with certain foods, Tozaar 25 Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tozaar 25 Tablet
Taking Tozaar 25 Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Take Tozaar as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Tozaar may affect the kidney function including kidney failure on discontinuation of treatment. It is a common side effect of this drug, so do not discontinue treatment own your own.
Take Tozaar once or twice a day as advised/prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of drugs from the stomach.
Yes, you can use Tozaar to treat in children but, above the age of 6 years old, the minimum dose recommended in patients who weigh between 20 and 50kg.
Tozaar is a brand name of losartan and it is available in the form of a tablet. It belongs to the class of medicine called angiotensin-II receptor antagonists. Tozaar is a prescription drug that is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. it is also used to treat kidney disease in a patient who has diabetes.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cozaar® (losartan potassium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 506
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 169-173