Hyzaar (Losartan-HCTZ)

Hyzaar Information

Buy Hyzaar from one of our many online pharmacies. It is a drug also known by its generic name of Lozartan Potassium-Hydrochlorothiazide. Hyzaar is a combination diuretic such as hydrochlorothiazide and an angiotensin II receptor (type AT 1) antagonist. Angiotensin II is a powerful vasoconstrictor. Hyzaar works by blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT 1 receptor in the many tissues in our body.

Hyzaar Indications

Hyzaar is indicated to treat hypertension or high blood pressure. Hyzaar may be used for purposes not mentioned here.

Hyzaar Warnings

Hyzaar belongs to the FDA Pregnancy Category C (for first trimester) and FDA Pregnancy Category D (for second and third trimester). Hyzaar should not be administered to pregnant women. Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system, such as Hyzaar, can cause foetal and neonatal morbidity. Stop taking Hyzaar if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the treatment period.

It is not known whether Hyzaar blood pressure medication passes to breast milk of nursing mothers, but studies shows that Hyzaar were shown to be present in rat milk. Always ask for your doctor’s advice before taking Hyzaar if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Hyzaar (blood pressure medication) should be used with caution in infants. The safety and effectiveness of Hyzaar in infants have not yet been studied. Hyzaar may cause Hypotension, Oliguria, and Hyperkalemia. Hyzaar crosses the placenta, therefore risks such as foetal or neonatal jaundice and Thrombocytopenia may occur with the use of Hyzaar. Always ask for your doctor’s prescription before taking the Hyzaar drug. There are no overall differences in effectiveness or safety between older and younger patients but still, greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out.

Hyzaar Intake Guidelines

Take Hyzaar as directed by your doctor. You may ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist for information if you do not understand the intake instructions. Hyzaar comes as a tablet that is usually taken once or twice a day. Use it every morning if you are taking Hyzaar once a day and use it every morning and afternoon if you are taking Hyzaar twice a day. Take Hyzaar with meals and always follow your doctor’s prescription when taking this blood pressure medication. Hyzaar controls high blood pressure. Do not stop taking Hyzaar even if you feel well. Talk to you doctor first before you stop taking this effective blood pressure medication.

Hyzaar Dosage

Obtain the exact dosage of Hyzaar from your doctor or physician. The dosage of Hyzaar may vary from person to person. The usual dosage of Hyzaar is one tablet a day. Hyzaar dosage may also be increased to two tablets a day if the patient does not respond effectively on the usual dosage of Hyzaar. The maximum dosage of the Hyzaar drug must be two tablets a day only. Hyzaar may be taken with or without food. Hyzaar may also be administered together with other antihypersensitive agents. There is no necessary dosage adjustment of Hyzaar for the elderly patients.

Hyzaar OverDose

Overdose of Hyzaar includes the following:

• Hypotension
• Tachycardia
• Hypokalemia
• Hypochloremia
• Hyponatremia

Hyzaar Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Hyzaar as soon as you remember but if it is almost time for the next Hyzaar dose, skip the missed one and take the subsequent dose according to schedule. It is important to remember not to take a double dose of Hyzaar medication.

Hyzaar Side Effects

Side effects of Hyzaar drug are not common and are unlikely to occur. However, tell your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects.

• Allergic reaction such as swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, or legs
• Rash
• Fainting
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Difficulty breathing
• Difficulty swallowing
• Soar throat with fever

Consult your doctor if the following conditions do not go away:

• Dizziness
• Stomach pain
• Cough
• Muscle aches
• Hair loss
• Thirst
• Congestion

Other side effects not mentioned here may also occur. Inform your doctor as soon as possible if you feel anything unusual or bothersome.

Hyzaar Drug Reactions

Take caution when taking different medications while on Hyzaar. Tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you are taking Hyzaar together with any of the following:

• Other medications for High Blood Pressure
• Medications fro Diabetes
• Anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Nuprin, or Advil) and Naproxen (Aleve)
• Barbiturates such as Phenobarbital
• Corticosteroids such as Prednisone
• Digoxin such as Lanoxin and Lanoxicaps
• Diuretics (Water Pill)
• Lithium such as Eskalith and Lithobid
• Potassium Supplements
• Vitamins
• Probenecid (Benemid)

Take the following at least 1 hour after taking Hyzaar:

• Cholestyramine such as Questran and Prevalite
• Colestipol such as Colestid

Other medications not mentioned above may also interfere with the function of Hyzaar. Talk to your doctor first before buying any drugs or over-the-counter medicines.

Buy Hyzaar

Buy Hyzaar through our Online Pharmacy Escrow Service or buy Hyzaar at any Canada Pharmacy where Hyzaar is sold. It is available as an online prescription.