Patient was educated on contraindications for using Cozaar as follows:
- Do not use this medication if you are allergic to Cozaar.
- Liver disease
- Cozaar is mainly metabolized in the liver and excreted in the bile.
- If liver function is deficient, metabolism and excretion of Cozaar could be slowed down, thus compromising the therapeutic effects of the medication.
- Renal disease
- A significant part of Cozaar is also eliminated by the kidneys.
- Individuals with renal disease and diminished renal function cannot eliminate Cozaar normally, which allows the medication to be in the blood stream longer, thus increasing the risk for side-effects and toxicity with the medication.
