Losartan Potssium/ Hydrochlorothiazide

Losartan is used in the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, heart attack and diabetic kidney disease.

Losartan is known as an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Losartan works by inhibiting ACE which means it blocks or inhibits a chemical called angiotensin-converting enzyme, which in turn blocks the production of angiotensin II which is the main reason of constricting of the blood vessels, which tends to raise blood pressure.

Patients who take Losartan may suffer from such side effects;

Fatigue,
Orthostatic hypotension,
Renal impairment,
Vertigo,
Dizziness,
Increased potassium level in blood,
Weakness,
Anemia

Hydrochlorothiazide is used in the treatment of high blood pressure or hypertension, congestive heart failure,fluid retention (edema), cirrhosis of the liver, corticosteroid and estrogen therapy, and kidney disorders.

Hydrochlorothiazide contains a form of thiazide, which is a diuretic that prompts your body to produce and eliminate more urine, which helps lower blood pressure.Hydrochlorothiazide lowers the blood pressure and swelling by removing extra water and electrolytes from the body.

Patients who take Hydrochlorothiazide may suffer from such side effects;

Headache,
Nausea,
Increased blood uric acid,
Decreased potassium level in blood,
Glucose intolerance,
Anemia,
Blood disorders,
Changes in blood sugar,
Constipation,
Difficulty breathing,
Dizziness,
Fever,
Altered blood lipids