Losartas, Losartan

Losartas is used in the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, heart attack and diabetic kidney disease.

Losartas is known as an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Losartas works by inhibiting ACE which means it blocks or inhibits a chemical called angiotensin-converting enzyme, which in turn blocks the production of angiotensin II which is the main reason of constricting of the blood vessels, which tends to raise blood pressure.

Patients who take Losartas may suffer from such side effects;

Fatigue,
Orthostatic hypotension,
Renal impairment,
Vertigo,
Dizziness,
Increased potassium level in blood,
Weakness,
Anemia