Cozaar
developed to manage hypertension by blocking the angiotensin II receptor.
Strengths: 25 · 50 · 100mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Therapeutic class
Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
Sartan
- Known off-label uses
heart failure
- Contraindications
pregnancy; severe hepatic impairment
- Precautions and warnings
monitor potassium levels; monitor blood pressure
- Minor side effects
dizziness; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
hypotension; hyperkalaemia
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
developed to manage hypertension by blocking the angiotensin II receptor.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
MSD
- Onset Time
1–2 weeks
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
potassium supplements; lithium
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Serious side effects
angioedema — requires immediate medical attention; renal failure — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist that inhibits the vasoconstrictive and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II, thereby lowering blood pressure.
Cozaar
developed to manage hypertension by blocking the angiotensin II receptor.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Losartan
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension, Diabetic Nephropathy
Usually available as
- 180 tablets - 25 mg27-25-mg-2586
- 90 tablets - 50 mg27-50-mg-2591
- 90 tablets - 100 mg27-100-mg-2597