Cozaar
Losartan tablets for high blood pressure and diabetic kidney disease. It blocks angiotensin II receptors, relaxing artery walls and reducing salt retention.
- Categories
- Heart & Blood Pressure · Diabetes Management
- Active ingredient
- Losartan
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg · 50mg · 100mg
This listing uses Cozaar as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
Losartan tablets for high blood pressure and diabetic kidney disease. It blocks angiotensin II receptors, relaxing artery walls and reducing salt retention.
Mechanism of action
Selectively blocks angiotensin II receptors, inducing arterial smooth muscle relaxation and preventing subsequent sodium retention.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: High risk of fetal injury and mortality. Do not use in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Cozaar is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Losartan, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.