Hyzaar Side Effects
Serious Side Effects of Hyzaar
Hyzaar | Losartan and hydrochlorothiazide has many serious adverse side effects associated with it such as:
- Ophthalmic side effects such as acute angle-closure glaucoma and acute nearsightedness
- Angioedema
Common Side Effects of Hyzaar
Less severe and more common adverse side effects are:
- Endocrine metabolic side effects such as abnormal electrolytes
- Musculoskeletal side effects such as backaches
- Neurological side effects such as dizziness
- Respiratory side effects such as upper respiratory infection
If you or a loved one have suffered serious adverse side effects as a result of taking
Hyzaar | Losartan/hydrochlorothiazide, please do not hesitate to
contact someone who can help you.
Warnings & Recalls for Hyzaar
Hyzaar Black Box Warning
Hyzaar | Losartan and hydrochlorothiazide has received a
black box warning for its interaction with medications that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury or even death to the developing fetus when used during the 2
nd or 3
rd trimesters of pregnancy. Therapy with
Hyzaar | Losartan and hydrochlorothiazide should be stopped immediately upon knowledge of pregnancy. This drug’s pregnancy categories range from “C” in the 1
st trimester, and “D” for both the 2
nd and 3
rd trimesters, according to the data published by the FDA.
Contradindications of Hyzaar
Hyzaar is contraindicated for use in patients who suffer from the following conditions:
- Anuria, or lack of urine
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the product
- Hypersensitivity to sulfonamide-derived drugs
Some warnings and precautions before taking
Hyzaar | Losartan/hydrochlorothiazide are:
Hyzaar Treatment and Use
Hyzaar | Losartan and hydrochlorothiazide is a combination drug that is used as an antihypertensive agent, AND consists of a combination of losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist and hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic. This drug comes in the form of a pill.
Hyzaar | Losartan/hydrochlorothiazide, which is prepared and marketed by Merck, has FDA-approved indications for:
The non-FDA labeled indication for this drug is for treating high blood pressure as a result of diabetes mellitus.
How Does Hyzaar Work?
Hyzaar works to lower blood pressure through the combined efforts of two medications. Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist that prevents blood vessels from constricting, while hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic which works to prevent fluid retention by stopping the accumulation of salt in the body.
Hyzaar Dosage Information
The dosage of Hyzaar that a patient receives is individualized based on the effectiveness of the medication, as well as the appearance of side effects. The following dosages and administrations are suggested for the following conditions:
Hypertension
- Typical initial dose of Losartan begins at 50 mg/daily, and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 to 50 mg/daily; doses can of Hyzaar can be given in doses of 12.5 to 25 mg
Severe Hypertension
- Initial dose of one 50/12.5 mg tablet once daily, with an increase to one table of 100/25 mg one daily after 2 -4 weeks if the smaller dose is ineffective
Patients with Hypertension who suffer from Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
- Treatment should be combined with Cozaar 50 mg/daily; 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide should be added or 50/12.5 Hyzaar should replace Cozaar if initial dosage is ineffective
- if additional treatment is required 100 mg Cozaar and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide or 100/12.5 mg Hyzaar may be used as a replacement
Hyzaar can be taken with or without other antihypertensive medications, and with or without food.
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