Cozaar
Designed to support arterial pressure management to manage renal filtration and alleviate vascular tension.
- Categories
- Heart & Blood Pressure · Diabetes Management
- Active ingredient
- Losartan
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg · 50mg · 100mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Cozaar, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Cozaar vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Cozaar details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Diabetic Nephropathy · Stroke Prevention
- Alternative names
- losartan potassium
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- ARB
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; uncontrolled renal artery stenosis; concurrent aliskiren in diabetics
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; cough
- Moderate side effects
- hyperkalaemia; hypotension; fatigue
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Merck
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Lithium; NSAIDs; Potassium Supplements
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over six years and adults.
Serious side effects
angioedema, requires immediate medical attention; severe acute kidney injury, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
designed to support arterial pressure management to manage renal filtration and alleviate vascular tension.
Mechanism of action
Selectively blocks angiotensin II receptors, inducing arterial smooth muscle relaxation and preventing subsequent sodium retention.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: High risk of fetal injury and mortality. Do not use in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Cozaar is the originator brand name, made by Merck. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Merck.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Losartan is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.