Losartan potassium

Product Name:Losartan potassium

CAS NO: 124750-99-8

Appearance: white powder

MF: C22H23ClKN6O

Usage: Angiotensin, receptor antagonist.

Description:

Losartan, sold under the trade name Cozaar among others, is a medication mainly used to treat high blood pressure.Other uses include for diabetic kidney disease, heart failure, and left ventricular enlargement. It is taken by mouth. It may be used together with other blood pressure medication. Up to six weeks may be required for the full effects to occur.

Common side effects include muscle cramps, stuffy nose, cough, and high blood potassium. Severe side effects may include angioedema, low blood pressure, and kidney problems. Use during pregnancy may result in harm to the baby. Use is not recommended during breastfeeding. It is in the angiotensin II receptor antagonist family of medication and works by blocking angiotensin II.