How to take Losartan

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 [...]

Nurse Teaching on Biological Effects Secondary to Use of Losartan

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 [...]

Losartan and Mechanism of Action

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 [...]