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Cozaar (Losartan) Indications and Precautions

Cozaar is a brand name for the generic drug Losartan Potassium, which is an anti-hypertensive used to treat hypertension, reduce risk of stroke in patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy, and treat nephropathy in type 2 diabetic patients. It works by blocking the angiotensin II receptor to inhibit vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion. Standard dosages are 25-50mg daily for hypertension and 50mg daily for nephropathy, with precautions for impaired renal or hepatic function and risks in late-stage pregnancy. Common side effects include dizziness, headache, cough, and abdominal pain.

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Cozaar (Losartan) Indications and Precautions

Cozaar is a brand name for the generic drug Losartan Potassium, which is an anti-hypertensive used to treat hypertension, reduce risk of stroke in patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy, and treat nephropathy in type 2 diabetic patients. It works by blocking the angiotensin II receptor to inhibit vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion. Standard dosages are 25-50mg daily for hypertension and 50mg daily for nephropathy, with precautions for impaired renal or hepatic function and risks in late-stage pregnancy. Common side effects include dizziness, headache, cough, and abdominal pain.

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Brand Name: Cozaar

Generic Name: Losartan Potassium


Indications: Hypetension, Nephepatically in type 2 daibetic patients, to reduce risk of
CVA in patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy
Drug Classification: Anti-hypertensives
Mechanism of Action: Inhibits vasoconstrictive and aldosterone-secreting action of
angiotensin II by blocking angiotensin II receptor on the surface of vascular
smooth muscle and other tissue cells.
Dosage: For Hypertension: Adults- Initially 25-50mg PO daily, For Nephropahty:
Adults-50mg PO od.
Special Precaution: Impaired renal or hepatic function
Pregnancy Risk: C; D in 2nd and 3rd trimesters
Adverse Reaction: CNS-dizziness, asthenia, fatigue, headache, insomia. CV-edema,
chest pain. EENT-nasal congestion, sinusitis, pharyngitis, sinus disorder. GI-Abdominal
pain, nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia. Musculoskeletal-muscle cramps, myalgia, back or leg
pain. Respiratory-cough, upper respiratory infection.
Contraindications: Patients hypersensitive to drug, breast-feeding is not recommended,
causes fetal and neonatal morbidity and death when administered in the 2nd and 3rd
trimester of pregnancy.
Form: Tablet
Nursing Responsibilities:
 Monitor patients BP.
 Monitor patients who are also taking diuretics for symptomatic hypotension.
 Assessmpatients renal function
 Tell patient to avoid salt substitutes

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