Covance-D Tablet (Losartan 50mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg)

What is COVANCE D?

COVANCE D contains losartan and hydrochlorothiazide
Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic (water pill)

What COVANCE D is used for?

It is used to,

Lower high blood pressure (hypertension)
Lower the chance of stroke in patients with high blood pressure and a heart problem called left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH)

Warning & Precautions

Talk to doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

Are allergic to COVANCE D or any ingredients in this medicine
Are allergic to any sulfonamide-containing (“sulfa”) medicines
Are not passing urine
Have been vomiting (throwing up), having diarrhea, sweating a lot or not drinking enough fluids since these could cause you to have low blood pressure
Have liver or kidney problems
Have systemic lupus erythematosus
Have diabetes, asthma or gout

Interaction

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take such as:

Potassium supplements
Diuretics
Lithium (a medicine used to treat a certain kind of depression)
COX-2 inhibitors, medicines used to treat pain and arthritis

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Side Effects

Serious
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Injury or death of unborn babies
Allergic reaction marked by swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
A new or worsening condition called systemic lupus erythematosus
Worsening of kidney functions marked by swelling in your feet, ankles or hands, or unexplained weight gain
Worsening of liver functions marked by nausea, pain in the right upper stomach area (abdomen), yellow eyes or skin (which can be itchy)

Information

What is High Blood Pressure (hypertension)?

High Blood Pressure (hypertension) is the force in your blood vessels when your heart beats and when your heart rests. You have high blood pressure when the force is too much.

What is Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH)?

Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH) is an enlargement of the walls of the left chamber of the heart (the heart’s main pumping chamber). LVH can happen from several things. High blood pressure is the most common cause of LVH.