Hyzaar
Losartan · Hydrochlorothiazide
Losartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets for high blood pressure and stroke prevention. Losartan blocks a constricting hormone, the diuretic removes extra fluid.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredients
- Losartan · Hydrochlorothiazide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 12.5mg + 12.5mg · 25mg + 12.5mg · 50mg + 12.5mg
Hyzaar is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Hyzaar depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Hyzaar details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Stroke Prevention
- Alternative names
- losartan, hydrochlorothiazide
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist, Thiazide Diuretic Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Antihypertensive Combination
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; anuria; severe renal impairment
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- hyperkalaemia; electrolyte depletion; hypotension
- 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 adults.
Serious side effects
angioedema, requires immediate medical attention; severe acute renal failure, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Losartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets for high blood pressure and stroke prevention. Losartan blocks a constricting hormone, the diuretic removes extra fluid.
Mechanism of action
Losartan blocks vasoconstricting AT1 receptors, while hydrochlorothiazide clears excess sodium and water via the kidneys.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: High risk of fetal injury and death. Contraindicated in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Hyzaar names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Losartan / Hydrochlorothiazide 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.