Drug Name:Losartan
Drug Class:Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
Mechanism of Action:Blocks the action of angiotensin II, a hormone that causes blood vessels to narrow, resulting in relaxation and widening of blood vessels.
Use:
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Heart failure
  • Diabetic nephropathy
Side Effects:
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Cough
  • Back pain
Contraindications:
  • Pregnancy
  • Hypersensitivity to losartan or other ARBs
Specialty:
  • Cardiology
  • Nephrology