Generic name:losartan [ loe-SAR-tan ]
Drug class:Angiotensin receptor blockers
What is Cozaar?
Cozaar belongs to a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists (sometimes called ARB blockers). It keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.
Cozaar is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children who are at least 6 years old. It is also used to lower the risk of stroke in certain people with heart disease.
Cozaar is also used to slow long-term kidney damage in people with type 2 diabetes who also have high blood pressure.
Warnings
Do not use Cozaar if you are pregnant, and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Losartan can cause injury or death to the unborn baby during your second or third trimester.
If you have diabetes, do not use Cozaar together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
You may also need to avoid taking Cozaar with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
In rare cases, Cozaar can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, and dark colored urine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Cozaar if you are allergic to losartan.
Do not use Cozaar if you are pregnant, and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Losartan can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.
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