Losartan
Losartan Brand names, Losartan Analogs
Losartan Brand Names Mixture
- Hyzaar
Losartan Chemical_Formula
C22H23ClN6O
Losartan RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/losar.htm
Losartan fda sheet
Losartan msds (material safety sheet)
Losartan Synthesis Reference
D. J. Carini et al., U.S. Pat. 5,138,69 (1992)
Losartan Molecular Weight
422.911 g/mol
Losartan Melting Point
183.5-184.5 oC
Losartan H2O Solubility
0.82 mg/L
Losartan State
Solid
Losartan LogP
5.438
Losartan Dosage Forms
Tablet
Losartan Indication
For the treatment of hypertension.
Losartan Pharmacology
Losartan is the first of a class of antihypertensive agents called angiotensin II (AG II) receptor antagonists. It is, along with its longer acting active metabolite (E-3174), a specific and selective AT1 receptor antagonist. Losartan blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor found in many tissues, (e.g., vascular smooth muscle, adrenal gland).
Losartan Absorption
Well absorbed, the systemic bioavailability of losartan is approximately 33%
Losartan side effects and Toxicity
Hypotension and tachycardia; Bradycardia could occur from parasympathetic (vagal) stimulation, LD50= 1000 mg/kg (orally in rat)
Losartan Patient Information
PATIENT INFORMATION
Losartan potassium is used to treat high blood pressure. It may be used alone
or with other medications for high blood pressure. This medication should,
generally, not be used during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or considering
becoming pregnant, inform your physician immediately to discuss the risks
versus benefits. There are few side effects associated with losartan potassium.
Those most frequently reported, cough, upper respiratory infection and
dizziness, occurred no more frequently than in patients who did not take this
medication. You may take this medication with or without food. You should have
your blood pressure checked regularly
Losartan potassium is used to treat high blood pressure. It may be used alone
or with other medications for high blood pressure. This medication should,
generally, not be used during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or considering
becoming pregnant, inform your physician immediately to discuss the risks
versus benefits. There are few side effects associated with losartan potassium.
Those most frequently reported, cough, upper respiratory infection and
dizziness, occurred no more frequently than in patients who did not take this
medication. You may take this medication with or without food. You should have
your blood pressure checked regularly
Losartan Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
