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In hypertension with left ventricular hypertrophy, losartan inhibits angiotensin II-induced cardiac remodeling
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Losartan is also used to decrease the risk of stroke in people who have high blood pressure and a heart condition called left ventricular hypertrophy (enlargement of the
Update [1/23/2019] Torrent Pharmaceuticals is further expanding its voluntary recall to include six additional lots of losartan potassium and
Losartan is FDA approved for the treatment of several medical conditions, which include the following: hypertension, diabetic nephropathy
Vivimed Life Sciences has recalled Losartan Potassium Tablets USP, distributed by New Jersey-based Heritage Pharmaceuticals, due to higher levels of a
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At its peak level, losartan inhibits 85% of the effects of angiotensin II, and 25 to 40% of this inhibition persists for 24 hours
Losartan may be added to beta-blocker therapy if tolerated (ACCF/AHA/AATS [Hiratzka 2010])
Storage Requirements: 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F) White to off-white round tablet
Multi-ingredient medications may also be listed when applicable
Brand names: Cozaar
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Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited is voluntarily recalling 2 lots of Losartan potassium tablets, USP to the consumer level due to the detection of trace amounts of an unexpected impurity found in an The tablets are coated with Opadry White which contains carnauba wax, hypromellose and titanium dioxide
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Losartan is used in the treatment of High Blood Pressure; Diabetic Kidney Disease and belongs to the drug class angiotensin receptor blockers
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited has initiated a voluntary recall in the United States, to the patient level, of 32 lots of Losartan Potassium USP Tablets (2 lots of 50mg Product Label Images
NDC 62332-027-90 bottles of 90 tablets
Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Losartan Potassium 25 mg and 100 mg Tablets USP, Sold Exclusively to Golden State Medical Supply Apr 25 2019
This is part of an ongoi n g issue with angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) medications
Losartan Potassium Tablets USP, 25 mg are white to off-white, capsule-shaped, film-coated tablets debossed with the logo of "Z" on one side and "2"on other side and are supplied as follows: NDC 68382-135-06 in bottle of 30 tablets