Cozaar
Losartan tablets for high blood pressure and diabetic kidney disease. It blocks angiotensin II receptors, relaxing artery walls and reducing salt retention.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Losartan
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg · 50mg · 100mg
Cozaar is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Cozaar depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
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 names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Losartan at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.