It works by blocking a substance in the body that causes the blood vessels to tighten
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes
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Form: oral tablet; Strengths: 25 milligrams (mg), 50 mg, 100 mg; Brand: Cozaar
Indicated for diabetic nephropathy with an elevated serum creatinine and proteinuria (urinary albumin to creatinine ratio ≥300 mg/g) in patients with type 2 diabetes and a history of hypertension
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It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances that tighten the blood vessels, allowing
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Tablet 25 mg 50 mg 100 mg Dosage Considerations -- Should Be Given As Follows: Adult dosage considerations Hypertension 50 mg/day orally (25 mg/day in patients with
Losartan (Cozaar) is a common medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
Losartan potassium, a non-peptide molecule, is chemically described as 2-butyl-4-chloro-1-[p
Pill with imprint S 113 is White, Round and has been identified as Losartan Potassium 100 mg
COZAAR is available as tablets for oral administration containing either 25 mg, 50 mg or 100 mg of losartan potassium and the following inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, lactose hydrous, pregelatinized starch, magnesium stearate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, and titanium dioxide
7 mg/kg once daily, to a maximum of 50 mg/day
Losartan belongs a group of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), which help lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels
Pill with imprint 114 is White, Oval and has been identified as Losartan Potassium 50 mg
Losartan is only available as a tablet, but an oral suspension can be compounded at a compounding pharmacy if your child has trouble swallowing pills
Patients taking losartan should be regularly monitored for hypotension, renal function, and potassium levels
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Route: ORAL
The usual dose for adults is: 50mg to 100mg, taken once a day to treat high blood pressure or protect your kidneys
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Children 6 to 16 years of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor
The full effects of losartan are usually seen within 3 to 6 weeks after treatment has started
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes
A starting dose of 25 mg is recommended for patients with possible intravascular depletion (e
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