❤️ Cardiovascular3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Losartan potassium tablets
Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
Losartan potassium is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) indicated for: Treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure in adults and children greater than 6 years.
Form
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Losartan potassium tablets
Uses
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Side effects
3
Category
Cardiovascular
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What is Losartan Potassium used for?
- Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions.
- Reduction of the risk of stroke in patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy.
- There is evidence that this benefit does not apply to Black patients.
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Losartan Potassium side effects
Common side effects of Losartan Potassium include:
upper respiratory infection
nasal congestion
and back pain. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS
CommonModerateLess common
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Losartan Potassium warnings & precautions
- WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY When pregnancy is detected, discontinue losartan potassium as soon as possible.
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Frequently asked questions
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