Patient was educated on the side effects of using Losartan as follows: High potassium levels Losartan is always paired with potassium, to help better absorption of the medication in the intestines. All losartan preparations have small amount of potassium added to them. This can lead to elevated potassium levels in the body. As potassium is a salt that has to be regulated in a very narrow range, this elevated potassium can be very dangerous at [...]
Patient was educated on contraindications for using Losartan as follows: Do not use this medication if you are allergic to losartan. Liver disease Losartan is mainly metabolized in the liver and excreted in the bile. If liver function is deficient, metabolism and excretion of losartan could be slowed down, thus compromising the therapeutic effects of the medication. Renal disease A significant part of losartan is also eliminated by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease and [...]
Patient was educated on how to take Losartan as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the medication. Maintain a log of every [...]
Patient was educated on biological effects secondary to use of Losartan as follows: Losartan blocks angiotensin II receptors in the blood vessels. Blocking of these receptors by losartan lead to inhibition of narrowing or constriction of blood vessels, which results in reduced blood pressure. Inhibition of blood vessel narrowing will lead to more room inside the blood vessel, which allows better blood flow to end organs, such as, heart and kidney. Reduced blood pressure leads [...]
Patient was educated on losartan and its mechanism of action as follows: Angiotensin II binds to the angiotensin II receptors in the blood vessels and lead to narrowing or constriction of blood vessels. Narrowing of the blood vessels results in increased blood pressure. Losartan blocks angiotensin II receptors in the blood vessels. Blocking of these receptors by losartan lead to inhibition of narrowing or constriction of blood vessels, which results in reduced blood pressure. Reduced [...]