Covance-50

Uses
Covance (Losartan Potassium) is used to control high blood pressure (also referred to as hypertension), thereby helping to prevent health complications such as strokes, kidney problems and heart problems. Another use for this medication is preventing kidney damage in patients suffering from diabetes and treating heart failure. This medication is an angiotensin receptor blocker, and it works by helping the blood vessels to relax.

Dosage and Administration
Covance (Losartan Potassium) tablets should be taken orally. Patients are usually told to take it 1 to 2 times per day, either with or without food. You must only take the amount prescribed by your doctor. It usually takes 3 to 6 weeks of treatment for the full benefits of treatment to be noticed. You need to continue taking this medicine as prescribed, and you should not stop taking it without consulting your doctor.

Side effects
Patients taking Covance (Losartan Potassium) should note that it may cause side effects, such as:

• A spinning sensation
• Coughing or other cold symptoms
• Pain in the knee or back
• Cramps affecting the muscles
• A decreased sense of touch

While taking this medication, you are advised to be aware of the risk of side effects, and to tell your doctor if any side effects occur, especially if they become serious. In rare cases, this drug may cause serious side effects. Consult your doctor straight away if you notice an increase in weight, breathlessness, pain in the chest, painful urination, changes in mood or any other severe reactions.

Precautions
If this medication is taken by a pregnant woman, serious harm to the unborn baby can occur. For this reason, it is essential to ensure that a pregnancy does not occur while taking this drug.

If you have a history of diseases affecting the liver, kidney illness or dehydration, you must tell your doctor before starting treatment with this drug.

Seek immediate emergency medical attention if you suffer an allergic reaction. Symptoms to watch for, which may be indicative of a reaction, include skin rashes, hives, swelling of the face or limbs, trouble breathing, and trouble swallowing.

Always use Covance (Losartan Potassium) as you have been prescribed by your doctor. Never self-medicate or change your dosage without first consulting your doctor. The correct dosage can vary depending on your health, medical history, and the severity of the condition being treated.

This medication may not be safe for all patients. Before you begin using it always disclose the following to your doctor:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• If you suffer from any allergies.
• If you suffer from any other health conditions or illnesses.
• If you are using any other medicine (including all non-prescription).
• If you are using any supplements, vitamins, or herbal products of any kind.