Losartan
- Generic Name
- Losartan
- Brand Names
- Hyzaar, Cozaar
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C22H23ClN6O
- CAS Number
- 114798-26-4
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- JMS50MPO89
- Background
Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to treat hypertension. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are used for a similar indication but are associated with a cough. When patients with ACE inhibitor associated coughs are switched to ARBs like losartan, they have an incidence of cough similar to placebo or hydrochlorothiazide. Los...
- Indication
Losartan is indicated to treat hypertension in patients older than 6 years, reduce the risk of stroke in patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy (though this benefit may not extend to patients with African heritage), and to treat diabetic nephropathy with elevated serum creatinine and proteinuria in patients with type 2 diabetes and hyper...
- Associated Conditions
- Diabetic Nephropathy, Ventricular Dysfunction, Hypertension, Marfan Syndrome, Ischemic Stroke
- Associated Therapies
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