Cosart H Tablet 10'S

COSART H may increase the risk of some types of skin and lip cancer, and therefore always protect your skin from sun rays and UV exposure. COSART H is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women and pregnant women (especially after 3 months of gestation), as it may cause potential harm to the unborn baby. The most common side effects of COSART H are cough, diarrhea, stomach pain, dizziness, tiredness, and headache. Consult your doctor if any of the symptom bothers you. USES OF COSART H Manages essential hypertension HOW COSART H WORKSCOSART H reduces elevated blood pressure, where hydrochlorothiazide works by making the kidneys pass more water and salt (i.e., urine) and losartan works by inhibiting the binding of angiotensin II (a substance produced in the kidneys which causes narrowing of blood vessels) to its receptors, thus causing the blood vessels to relax which in turn decreases elevated blood pressure. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake COSART H as advised by your physician. Swallow COSART H with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF COSART HCOMMON cough respiratory problems (infections in upper airway, nasal congestion, or sinusitis) diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, indigestion muscle pain or cramps pain in legs and back lack of sleep (insomnia) headache dizziness tiredness or weakness chest pain signs of increased potassium levels (muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, chest pain) altered kidney function signs of low blood sugar (dizziness, shaking, sweating, tiredness, and fast heartbeat) UNCOMMON anemia red or brownish spots on the skin clotting problems loss of appetite gout (increased uric acid levels) signs of increased blood sugar levels (increased thirst, blurred vision, weakness) abnormal blood electrolyte levels anxiety, nervousness, panic disorder confusion, depression, abnormal dreams sleep disorders, sleepiness, memory impairment tingling or prickling sensation in arms, hands, legs, or feet trembling, migraine, fainting blurred vision, burning or stinging in the eyes, conjunctivitis worsening eyesight, seeing things in yellow ringing, buzzing, roaring or clicking in the ears vertigo (spinning sensation) low blood pressure associated with postural changes (feeling light-headed or weak when you stand up) inflammation of blood vessels (associated with skin rash or bleeding) sore throat, breathlessness, bronchitis, pneumonia nosebleed, runny nose, congestion constipation, obstipation wind, stomach upsets, stomach spasms, vomiting, dry mouth inflammation of a salivary gland, toothache jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin) itching, inflammation of skin, rash, redness of the skin, sensitivity to light, dry skin, flushing, sweating, hair loss joint swelling, sti­ffness, muscle weakness frequent urination including at night, urinary infection sugar in urine (glycosuria) decreased sexual appetite, impotence swelling of the face, localized swelling (oedema) fever RAREStop taking COSART H and contact your doctor immediately if you experience the following side effects: severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, mouth or throat, and difficulty in swallowing or breathing) kidney failure bleeding or bruising, repeated infections (due to low white blood cells) heart problems (such as an abnormal heartbeat, cerebrovascular accident or heart attack) fluid accumulation in the lungs pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas which results in severe pain in the back and abdomen) toxic epidermal necrolysis (skin rash with blisters and skin peeling) hepatitis (inflammation of the liver)