Losartan
angiotensin II receptor antagonist · antihypertensive
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What this medicine is for
Losartan is a medicine in the category "angiotensin II receptor antagonist (antihypertensive)". This medicine blocks the action of angiotensin II, which relaxes the vessels and lowers blood pressure.
In the case of Losartan, this means: Treats high blood pressure. It is generally taken over the long term, within regular monitoring, and is not stopped on your own initiative.
Under which brands it is found
In France, about 27 reimbursable presentations containing Losartan are recorded. It comes under various trade names and in generic form.
- Cozaar
- Fortzaar
- Hyzaar
- Losartan Accord
- Losartan Arrow Lab
- Losartan Biogaran
- Losartan Cristers
- Losartan Cristers Pharma
- and other presentations
Generics and the original brand are equivalent for the active substance; only the appearance, the name or the excipients may differ.
Do you need a supplement? No.
Nous n'avançons aucun complément pour Losartan : ce serait forcer un besoin qui n'existe pas. La grande majorité des médicaments n'appellent aucune supplémentation particulière, et le reconnaître fait partie de notre manière de travailler. Nous ne concevons un complément que là où les données le soutiennent.
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