Lotensin

What is it?

• Lotensin- Used to Decrease Blood Pressure, Small Increase in Sodium, Potassium, and Fluid Loss
• Taken as- a Pill, Orally
• Tablets- 5, 10, 20, and 40 mg. (Maximum Dose is 80 mg./day)

Side Effects:

• Symptoms- Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Constipation, Cough Asthma, Bronchitis, Impotence, Rash, Flushing, Low Blood Pressure with Salt and Fluid

What can I do?

• See your Health Care Provider- as needed
• See your Pharmacist- for help
• AVOID- Second and Third Trimester of Pregnancy, Impaired Renal Function, Low Blood Pressure, Congestive Heart Failure, Salt Depletion, Volume Depletion, Lactation, Pregnancy, Low Immune System
• See FoodFitnessFirst Registered Dietitian- on line for help
• Foods High in Sodium- Bacon, Ham, Sausage, Potted Meat, Luncheon Meats, Canned Meats, Salt, Pickles, Olives, Cheese, Pizza, Lasagna, Sauerkraut, Frankfurters, Potato Chips, Snack Type Foods, Crackers, Sardines, Marinated Herring, Salad Dressings, Broths, Soups, Peanut Butter, Sauces, Gravies, Convenience Foods, Mustard, Horseradish, Kosher Salt, etc.