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Losartan

Losartan (Cozaar) is used for high blood pressure and kidney protection in type 2 diabetes. This listing includes Cozaar and Hyzaar tablets, which contain losartan in single-ingredient and combination formulations.

Cozaar

Hypertension, Diabetic Nephropathy

25mg · 50mg · 100mg

Losartan tablets for high blood pressure and diabetic kidney disease. It blocks angiotensin II receptors, relaxing artery walls and reducing salt retention.

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Hyzaar

Hypertension, Stroke Prevention

12.5mg + 12.5mg · 25mg + 12.5mg · 50mg + 12.5mg

Losartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets for high blood pressure and stroke prevention. Losartan blocks a constricting hormone, the diuretic removes extra fluid.

From$0.51/ tabletView

Key points

  • Angiotensin II receptor blocker: Losartan relaxes blood vessels by blocking the action of angiotensin II, a hormone that can narrow them.
  • Kidney disease progression: In people with type 2 diabetes and nephropathy, losartan can reduce the rate at which kidney disease progresses.
  • Pregnancy: Losartan can harm a developing fetus and should be stopped as soon as pregnancy is detected.

Brands and forms in this catalogue

Cozaar contains Losartan potassium on its own. Hyzaar combines losartan with hydrochlorothiazide, a medicine that increases urine production. Both are tablets listed in Heart & Blood Pressure, with Hypertension and Diabetic Nephropathy among the listed uses.

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