Losatrix
Losatrix helps lower high blood pressure and protects the kidneys in people with type 2 diabetes.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Losartan potassium
Manufacturer
ratiopharm GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you your exact dose. For most adults with high blood pressure, it's usually 50 mg once a day.
Method
Take the tablet whole with a glass of water, usually at the same time each day. You can take it with or without food.
Important
Your doctor will tell you the maximum dose you can take. It is usually not more than 100 mg per day for high blood pressure, but can be higher for certain conditions like heart failure.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Vertigo
- •Low blood pressure
- •Feeling weak
- •Tiredness
- •Low blood sugar
- •High potassium in blood
- •Kidney problems, including kidney failure
- •Anemia (low red blood cells)
- •Changes in blood tests (e.g., urea, creatinine, potassium) in patients with heart failure
RARE
- •Drowsiness
- •Headache
- •Sleep problems
- •Fast heartbeat (palpitations)
- •Chest pain (angina pectoris)
- •Shortness of breath
- •Cough
- •Abdominal pain
- •Constipation
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Hives (urticaria)
- •Itching
- •Rash
- •Local swelling (edema)
- •Allergic reaction (hypersensitivity)
- •Inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis)
- •Numbness or tingling (paresthesia)
- •Fainting (syncope)
- •Very fast or irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation)
- •Stroke
- •Swelling in the intestines (intestinal angioedema)
- •Liver inflammation (hepatitis)
- •Increased liver enzyme levels (ALAT)
- •Low platelet count
- •Migraine
- •Taste changes
- •Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- •Depression
- •General feeling of being unwell
- •Abnormal liver function tests
- •Muscle and joint pain
- •Severe muscle pain with dark urine (rhabdomyolysis)
- •Increased sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity)
- •Impotence
- •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
- •Low sodium in blood (hyponatremia)
- •Flu-like symptoms
- •Back pain
- •Urinary tract infection
Important Warnings
- Do not use Losatrix if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, especially after the first three months, as it can harm your baby.
- Tell your doctor if you have had swelling of your face, lips, throat, or tongue (angioedema) before.
- Inform your doctor if you have severe vomiting or diarrhea, or if you take water pills (diuretics) or follow a low-salt diet.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, a kidney transplant, or liver problems.
- Do not use Losatrix if you have diabetes or kidney problems and are taking aliskiren.
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- Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking Losatrix.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Monitor renal function and potassium concentrations during the pharmacotherapy. Avoid concurrent use of NSAIDs. (updated 14.4.2025)