Cozaar 50mg and 100mg Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 30 November 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of hypertension and renal protection in Type 2 diabetic patients with hypertension and proteinuria.
Dosage (summary)
50 mg once daily, may increase to 100 mg based on response.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 3-6 weeks, Duration: Not specified
Special Populations
- Elderly patients
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy; unknown if excreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
- Lithium
- NSAIDs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- History of angioedema
- Severe renal impairment
- Bilateral renal artery stenosis
- Pregnancy
Common side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Cough
- Diarrhoea
- Hyperkalaemia
Counselling Points
- Monitor blood pressure regularly
- Avoid potassium supplements
- Report any signs of angioedema
Serious warnings
- Foetal toxicity in pregnancy
- Risk of hypotension in volume-depleted patients
- Angioedema
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