Losartan is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure in adults and children at least 6 years old
It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an HYZAAR is a combination of losartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) and
The usual starting dose of HYZAAR is 50/12
Hyzaar has an average rating of 6
The dosage can be increased to a maximum dose of 100 mg once daily as needed to control blood pressure [see Clinical Studies (14
The usual recommended
hyperkalemia (high blood potassium level)*
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes
Losartan (Cozaar) works to lower blood pressure by blocking a certain hormone that squeezes blood vessels
lack of appetite
Absorption
High blood levels of potassium
While well-tolerated, losartan can cause side effects for some people
Hyzaar 100/12
It can also be used to lower the risk of stroke and treat diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease) in certain people
Losartan is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
In hypertension with left ventricular hypertrophy, losartan inhibits angiotensin II-induced cardiac remodeling
A brand name for losartan is Cozaar®
Losartan potassium, a non-peptide molecule, is chemically described as 2-butyl-4-chloro-1- [ p - ( o -1 H -tetrazol-5-ylphenyl)benzyl]imidazole-5-methanol monopotassium salt
Losartan (Cozaar) is an inexpensive drug used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke, and to slow the progression of kidney disease in patients with diabetes