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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES subject Pharmacology Active Learning Templates medication Chapter-------- **Medication: LOSARTAN Expected pharmacological action-------------- Therapeutic...

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**Medication: LOSARTAN

Expected pharmacological action--------------

Therapeutic UIse----------------------

Complications------------------------------

Medication Administration-------------------------------

contraindications/ precautions---------------------------

interactions---------------------------

Nursing interventions----------------------------------------

Client education-----------------------------------------

evaluation of medication effectiveness------

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LOSARTAN

Pharmacological action

It is an angiotensin receptor blocker. It prevents the attachment of angiotensin II to angiotensin receptors.
Inhibition of vasoconstriction
Prevent salt and water retention caused by the release of aldosterone.

Therapeutic uses:

Hypertension
Hypertension with left ventricular hypertrophy
Nephropathy in type 2 diabetes

Complications

Cough
Upper respiratory tract infection
Dizziness and nasal stuffiness
Hypersensitivity reaction- anaphylaxis, angioedema
Thrombocytopenia
Distortion of taste sensation
teratogenic effects - oligohydramnios

Medication administration

Hypertension - 50 mg daily ( Maximum - 100mg/day)
1. if a patient is on diuretic as well - 25mg/day
Nephropathy in DM ( high levels of creatinine and proteinuria + HTN) - 50 mg/day (Maximum -100mg/day)
No dose adjustment in case of renal failure
Hepatic failure (Mild and moderate) - 25mg/day

Contraindication

pregnancy
Cannot be given in hypotension ( correct salt and fluid balance before administering the drug)
Hyperkalemia
Renal arterial stenosis
Chronic renal failure
Severe heart failure

Interaction:

Cannot be administered with other drugs that increase serum potassium level ( spironolactone, propanolol, aspirin, KCL)
Losartan increases lithium levels.
Coadministration with NSAID ( Selective COX-2 inhibitor - celecoxib) can deteriorate renal function
Do not use aliskiren (direct renin inhibitor)

Nursing intervention - In the case of complications

Stop the losartan
Treat hyperkalemia by, injection calcium gluconate, neb salbutamol, glucose + insulin drip and hemodialysis.
Therapeutic drug monitoring for drugs like lithium
Adequate hydration.

Client education:

Follow doctors advice
Store in a dry place with a temperature of 25-degree Celcius
Stop taking the drug if you develop an allergy
The patient may develop a cough
Dizziness is a side effect. Avoid driving or working with heavy machinery.
The patient must inform the doctor if he is on potassium supplements or anti-mania drugs.

Evaluation of medication efficacy:

Regular blood pressure monitoring
Urinary output
Serum K+ levels
Serum creatinine levels
Urinary protein levels

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