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... LOSARTAN (Cozaar®) helps lower blood pressure to normal levels. It controls high blood pressure, but it is not a cure. High blood pressure can damage your kidneys, and may lead to a stroke or heart failure. Losartan helps prevent these things from happening. Losartan is also used to improve symptoms in patients with heart failure. Generic losartan tablets are not yet available. ...
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Losartan Systematic (IUPAC) name (1-((2'-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)biphenyl-4-yl)methyl)- 2-butyl-4-chloro-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methanol Identifiers CAS number 114798-26-4 ATC code C09CA01 PubChem 3961 DrugBank APRD00052 Chemical data Formula C22H23ClN6O Mol. weight 422.91 Pharmacokinetic data Bioavailability 25–35% Metabolism Hepatic (CYP2C9, CYP3A4) Half life 1.5–2 hours Excretion Renal 13–25%, biliary 50–60% Therapeutic considerations Pregnancy cat. D ...
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Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
... Common brand name: Hyzaar Why is losartan-hydrochlorothiazide prescribed? Losartan-hydrochlorothiazide is a combination of a vasodilator and a diuretic or "water pill." Losartan causes blood...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
What You Need to Know About Losartan ... Common brand name: Cozaar Why is losartan prescribed? Losartan is used to treat mild to severe high blood pressure caused by various conditions, including heart disease. It may also be used to decreas...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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