Hyzaar DS (Losartan/hydrochlorothiazide Double Strength Tablets) |
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This product requires a valid prescription
| Name | Strength | Quantity | Price | ||||
| Brand | 100mg/25mg | 84 Tabs | $139.99 | Buy | |||
| Brand | 100mg/25mg | 112 Tabs | $159.99 | Buy | |||
| Generic | 100mg/25mg | 90 Tabs | $104.99 | Buy |
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- Hyzaar
- What are the major disorders for which Hyzaar DS/ losartan & hydrochlorothiazide may be Used?
- How Hyzaar DS works?
- Is any prescription required to get Hyzaar DS?
- Dosage of Hyzaar DS?
- What is the minimum duration for which Hyzaar DS should be taken?
- Are there any side effects of Hyzaar DS?
- Under what circumstances should Hyzaar DS not be used?
- Under which storage conditions Hyzaar DS should be kept?
- Major Drug (Hyzaar DS and other Antihypertensive drug) Manufacturers
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- From where can one get Hyzaar DS?
- Why to buy Hyzaar DS drug from Canada?
Hyzaar DS, a Drug consisting of losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide compounds, is an antihypertensive drug and is commonly used for controlling high Blood Pressure and decreasing the amount of water in body. Hyzaar DS/ losartan & hydrochlorothiazide comes in the category of an angiotensin receptor blocker and a thiazide "water pill"/diuretic Hyzaar DS/ losartan & hydrochlorothiazide is manufactured by Merck Frosst.
What are the major disorders for which Hyzaar DS/ losartan & hydrochlorothiazide may be Used?
Hyzaar DS/losartan & hydrochlorothiazide is commonly used for the treatment of following problems:
1. Hyzaar DS/losartan & hydrochlorothiazide is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) : Each and every individual has a blood pressure. This blood pressure helps move the blood all around one’s body. The blood pressure of one’s body generally differs at different times of the day. The problem occurs when the amount of pressure rises from the normal, and if this increase stays for a longer time, it may be life threatening. This is called high blood pressure or hypertension. The normal blood pressure should be 90/140mg. There are number of drugs available to treat hypertension, and Hyzaar DS is one of them.
2. Hyzaar DS/losartan & hydrochlorothiazide is also used for reducing the amount of water in the body: There is a limit of the amount of water that should be present in the body, and if it increases it may cause swelling in any body part. Also, due to this there are chances of damage to the kidney and other vital organs.
Hyzaar DS/losartan & hydrochlorothiazide helps in reducing the blood pressure by a combination of the use of its two compounds, and is also very helpful in reducing the amount of water in the body by excessive urination.
Hyzaar DS/losartan & hydrochlorothiazide is used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension). Hyzaar DS works by widening the blood vessels in one’s body that in turn reduces pressure in the vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body.
The ingredient of Hyzaar DS losartan lowers the blood pressure by helping in blocking a naturally occurring substance called angiotensin II, which is the main cause of narrowing the blood vessels and later increase in blood pressure. Hyzaar DS helps the blood vessels to widen so that heart doesn’t have to do extra effort in pumping blood. The hydrochlorothiazide ingredient of Hyzaar works in a manner that allows more of water and salt to excrete from the kidneys. Therefore, losartan and hydrochlorothiazide by working together lowers high blood pressure. Thus Hyzaar DS/losartan & hydrochlorothiazide helps increase the supply of oxygen to the heart, so that whenever there is extra burden on the heart, e.g. exercising, tension, stress, etc. the heart may be able to cope better and thereby one will not feel short of breath as easily.
Is any prescription required to get Hyzaar DS?
Do not take Hyzaar DS/losartan & hydrochlorothiazide without the advice and consultation of a medical practitioner. The doctor can best identify whether Hyzaar DS/losartan & hydrochlorothiazide would be beneficial to a particular individual or not.
As a general note, the dosage of Hyzaar DS/losartan & hydrochlorothiazide depends from person to person, and one must consult his/her doctor before taking Hyzaar DS. Hyzaar DS 100/25 mg is a light yellow, teardrop-shaped, film-coated tablet which contains 100 mg of losartan potassium and 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide as the active ingredients. It should be taken as a single dose and may be taken with or without food.
What is the minimum duration for which Hyzaar DS should be taken?
There is no specific time duration for which Hyzaar DS/losartan & hydrochlorothiazide should be taken, as Hyzaar DS/losartan & hydrochlorothiazide only helps in reducing the problem, rather it is a prevention, and does not cure the problem completely. As per the advice of a medical practitioner, Hyzaar DS/losartan & hydrochlorothiazide may be taken for as long as required.
Are there any side effects of Hyzaar DS?
- dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Feeling sick (nausea) or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
Note: The intensity of the above is generally mild to moderate.
Under what circumstances should Hyzaar DS not be used?
1. If one is allergic to Hyzaar DS/losartan & hydrochlorothiazide or any other drug.
2. If one is taking any other antihypertensive drug, Hyzaar DS should not be used without consulting the doctor.
3. If one has kidney problem, liver problem, or urinary problem one must inform the doctor before taking Hyzaar DS.
4. If one has regular dialysis for blood filtration.
5. Protection from sunlight is a must while a person is taking Hyzaar DS.
6. Since Hyzaar DS may reduce the potassium levels in your blood, so a doctor must be consulted about increasing potassium in the diet.
Under which storage conditions Hyzaar DS should be kept?
Hyzaar DS/losartan & hydrochlorothiazide should be kept in the box until it is time to take them. If Hyzaar DS is taken out of the box they may not be good for use. And Hyzaar DS should be kept in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C. Hyzaar DS/losartan & hydrochlorothiazide must not be kept on a windowsill or in the car on hot days. Keep Hyzaar DS/losartan & hydrochlorothiazide where children cannot reach it.
Major Drug (Hyzaar DS and other Antihypertensive drug) Manufacturers
- Novartis
- Astra-Zeneca
- Janssen Pharmaceutical Products
- Aventis
- Sanofi-Synthelabo
- Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Sankyo
- Pharmacia & Upjohn
- Solvay
- Diovan (Novartis)
- Atacand (Astra-Zeneca)
- Lamisil (Novartis)
- Sporanox (Janssen Pharmaceutical Products)
- Penlac (Aventis)
- Amias (AstraZeneca, Takeda)
- Avapro (Sanofi-Synthelabo)
- Candesartan cilexetil (AstraZeneca, Takeda)
- Cozaar (Merck Sharp & Dohme)
- Micardis (Boehringer Ingelheim)
- Olmetec (Sankyo)
- Valsartan (Novartis)
- Aldomet (Merck Sharp & Dohme)
- Catapres (Boehringer Ingelheim)
- Loniten (Pharmacia & Upjohn)
- Minoxidil tablets (Pharmacia & Upjohn)
- Physiotens (Solvay)
From where can one get Hyzaar DS?
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Why to buy Hyzaar DS drug from Canada?
It is cheaper to buy Hyzaar DS from Online Canadian Pharmacy, because Canadian government regulates the prices of Hyzaar DS and also because of the very common reason of exchange rate. Since, the Canadian dollar is cheaper as compared to the US Dollars, so one can buy more Hyzaar DS from Canada, thereby saving a lot of money.
