Losartan relaxes the blood vessels and lowers the blood pressure
Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
Losartan has FDA approval for the treatment of hypertension either
The full effects of losartan are usually
Compared with atenolol, losartan was found to be better in reducing morbidity and mortality and better in lowering blood pressure
Uncommon
Diuretics are usually the first type of medication prescribed to help manage blood pressure
kidney problems --swelling, urinating less, feeling tired or short of breath
This side effect is most common when you’re first starting losartan or right after your dose is raised
Because of their effects on blood pressure, thiazide diuretics, like hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)
5mg, 25mg, 50mg and 100mg tablets
The dose may be lower if you've recently had diarrhoea or been Detailed descriptions of the design have been published previously
Adults with mild to moderate hepatic impairment In adults with a history of hepatic impairment a lower dose should be considered
Generally, thiazide diuretics are recommended for most patients with a diagnosis of hypertension; however, loop diuretics are more commonly prescribed for patients with decreased glomerular filtration rate or heart failure
Losartan has FDA approval for the treatment of hypertension either alone or in combination with other antihypertensives, including diuretics
It is in the angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) family of medication, and is considered protective of the kidneys
Potassium is an electrolyte that’s commonly found in the body
In patients with mild-to-moderate hepatic impairment the recommended starting dose of losartan potassium tablets is 25 mg once daily