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Losartan (Cozaar) is a angiotensin II receptor antagonist used primarily to treat high blood pressure. It is also used for its renally protective benefits in Diabetes patients.

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What is the main use listed on the Losartan package insert?

"The Losartan package insert says Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure, or hypertension." Hypertension is the main use listed on the Losartan package insert.


What is the difference between losartan potassium and losartan?

Losartan and losartan potassium are the same medication. Losartan potassium is the active ingredient in the medication, while Losartan is the generic name of the drug.


Are statins in losartan?

There are no statins in losartan. Losartan purely lowers blood pressure, not cholesterol.


Does losartan causes hyponatremia?

Hyperkalemia, hyponatremia have been reported with losartan. This is listed in the adverse effects of losartan by Merck the manufacturers


Does losartan has aspirin in it?

Losartan does not contain asprin. Losartan is purely a blood pressure lowering drug, and contains no other drugs "mixed in" with it.


What is the different from cozzar pills and the losartan?

Cozzar is the branded version of Losartan. i.e "losartan" is the drug name, "Cozzar" is the brand name.


Does losartan contain hctz?

Losartan itself does not contain hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ); it is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used primarily to treat high blood pressure. However, there is a combination medication available that includes both losartan and HCTZ, called losartan/hydrochlorothiazide. This combination is used to enhance the blood pressure-lowering effects by utilizing both medications' mechanisms. Always consult a healthcare provider for specific medication information.


Can you take Viagra while you take losartan?

can you take viagra while on losartan


Is Losartan an MAIO?

No, Losartan is not a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used primarily to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. While MAOIs are a class of medications used primarily for depression and anxiety, Losartan functions by blocking the effects of a hormone that can constrict blood vessels and raise blood pressure.


Losartan a blood thinner?

Losartan is not a blood thinner. Losartan only reduces blood pressure, it does not contain any ingredients to reduce cholesterol, or to thin blood.


Can you make mouth dissolving tablet of losartan?

So far a dissolvable losartan is not available.


Is losartan an alpha blocker?

Yes. Drugs ending in pril are alpha-blockers. Drugs ending in olol are beta-blockers.