Generics
Losartan Potassium , Hydrochlorothiazide
Used For
Hypertension
Side Effects
Cough, upper airway infection, congestion in the nose, sinusitis, sinus disorder , Diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, indigestion , Muscle pain or cramps, leg pain, back pain , Insomnia, headache, dizziness , Weakness, tiredness, chest pain , Increased potassium levels (which can cause an abnormal heart rhythm), decreased haemoglobin levels , Changes in kidney function including kidney failure , Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) , Loss of appetite, increased uric acid levels or frank gout, increased blood sugar levels, abnormal blood electrolyte levels , Anxiety, nervousness, panic disorder (recurring panic attacks), confusion, depression, abnormal dreams, sleep disorders, sleepiness, memory impairment.
Drug Interactions
Trimethoprim , Diuretic agents , other medicines to reduce your blood pressure , steroids , medicines to treat cancer , painkillers , drugs for treatment of infections, including fungal infections , arthritis medicines , resins used for high cholesterol, such as colestyramine , medicines which relax your muscles , sleeping tablets , opioid medicines such as morphine , “pressor amines” such as adrenaline or other drugs from the same group , oral agents for diabetes or insulins , anticholinergic agents (e.g. atropine, biperiden) , antipsychotics , antidepressants , carbamazepine.
Indication
It is indicated for the treatment of Hypertension.




