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Losartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), affects glomerular filtration rate (GFR) by causing vasodilation of the efferent arterioles in the kidneys. This action can lead to a reduction in intraglomerular pressure, which may temporarily decrease GFR in certain contexts, particularly in patients with renal artery stenosis. However, losartan can also help preserve kidney function in conditions like hypertension and diabetic nephropathy by reducing proteinuria and preventing further kidney damage. Overall, its effects on GFR are context-dependent and can vary based on the underlying renal condition.
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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
What does a GFR of 96 mean?
it is normal gfr level.
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.
GFR blood test is low?
My husband is 72 - gfr is 64
What causes low GFR?
GFR means glomerular filtration rate. It is a way to measure the kidney's function. In adults the GFR should be somewhere between 100 and 130, while in children it should be about 110. Since the GFR is a measure of the kidney's function it is used to help classify kidney disease. GFR > 90 with no signs of kidney damage like proteinurea = normal GFR > 90 with signs of kidney damage = Category 1 GFR 60-90 = Category 2 (mild) GFR 30-60 = Category 3 (moderate) GFR 30-15 = Category 4 (severe) GFR < 15 = Category 5 (kidney failure)
