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No, Losartan is not an ACE inhibitor; it is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). While both classes of medications are used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, they work through different mechanisms. ACE inhibitors block the enzyme that converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II, while ARBs block the action of angiotensin II at its receptor sites.
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Is Losartan Potassium an Ace Inhibitor?
No, Losartan Potassium is not an ACE inhibitor. It belongs to a class of medications called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), which work by blocking the effects of angiotensin II, a hormone that narrows blood vessels. ACE inhibitors, on the other hand, work by blocking the enzyme that produces angiotensin II.
What is the difference between losartan potassium and losartan?
Losartan and losartan potassium are the same medication. Losartan potassium is the active ingredient in the medication, while Losartan is the generic name of the drug.
Are statins in losartan?
There are no statins in losartan. Losartan purely lowers blood pressure, not cholesterol.
Does losartan causes hyponatremia?
Hyperkalemia, hyponatremia have been reported with losartan. This is listed in the adverse effects of losartan by Merck the manufacturers
Does losartan has aspirin in it?
Losartan does not contain asprin. Losartan is purely a blood pressure lowering drug, and contains no other drugs "mixed in" with it.
What is the different from cozzar pills and the losartan?
Cozzar is the branded version of Losartan. i.e "losartan" is the drug name, "Cozzar" is the brand name.
What is the main use listed on the Losartan package insert?
"The Losartan package insert says Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure, or hypertension." Hypertension is the main use listed on the Losartan package insert.
Can you take Viagra while you take losartan?
can you take viagra while on losartan
Losartan a blood thinner?
Losartan is not a blood thinner. Losartan only reduces blood pressure, it does not contain any ingredients to reduce cholesterol, or to thin blood.
Can you make mouth dissolving tablet of losartan?
So far a dissolvable losartan is not available.
How do you pronounce losartan?
Losartan is pronounced as "loh-SAR-tan." The emphasis is on the second syllable, "SAR."
What is losartan potassium hydrochlorothiazide?
HYZAAR 50-12.5 (losartan potassium-hydrochlorothiazide), HYZAAR 100-12.5 (losartan potassium-hydrochlorothiazide) and HYZAAR 100-25 (losartan potassium-hydrochlorothiazide) combine an angiotensin II receptor (type AT1)antagonist and a diuretic, hydrochlorothiazide.
