losartan
Blood pressure drug
Losartan is a medication that lowers blood pressure by blocking angiotensin II receptors, allowing blood vessels to relax.
It belongs to the drug class called ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) and is prescribed for hypertension, heart failure, and kidney protection in diabetics: My doctor switched me from lisinopril to losartan.
Signal-receiving molecule
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- reninKidney-secreted pressure-regulating enzyme
- aldosteroneAdrenal hormone controlling electrolytes
- vasodilationRelaxation of vessel walls
antihypertensive · vasoconstriction · selective · reversible
Urine-promoting substance
- amlodipineHeart and vessel medication
- combination therapyUsing multiple treatments together
High blood potassium level
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- hypotensionAbnormally reduced arterial pressure
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- back painPosterior torso discomfort
Medicinal dispensary
- genericNot brand-name
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- formularyApproved medication inventory
- refillRestoring spent contents
pharmacist · co-pay · insurance · brand name · dispensing · drug interactions · contraindications
Chronic elevated arterial pressure
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
- systolicOf heart contraction
- diastolicHeart's filling phase
- heart failureInadequate blood pumping condition
stroke prevention · cardiomyopathy · arrhythmia · atrial fibrillation · cardiovascular risk
Flat portable computing device
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- 50mgMilligram quantity notation
- 100mgOne-tenth of a gram
- half-lifePeriod for fifty-percent reduction
metabolism · bioavailability · potassium-sparing · oral · once daily
Kidney tissue deterioration
- proteinuriaAbnormal urinary albumin levels
- creatinineMuscular metabolism waste compound
- GFRKidney filtration measurement
- chronic kidney diseaseGradual renal function loss
receptor
Signal-receiving molecule
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- reninKidney-secreted pressure-regulating enzyme
- aldosteroneAdrenal hormone controlling electrolytes
vasodilation · antihypertensive · vasoconstriction · selective · reversible
diuretic
Urine-promoting substance
- amlodipineHeart and vessel medication
- combination therapyUsing multiple treatments together
hyperkalemia
High blood potassium level
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- hypotensionAbnormally reduced arterial pressure
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
pharmacy
Medicinal dispensary
- genericNot brand-name
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- formularyApproved medication inventory
refill · pharmacist · co-pay · insurance · brand name · dispensing · drug interactions · contraindications
hypertension
Chronic elevated arterial pressure
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
- systolicOf heart contraction
- diastolicHeart's filling phase
heart failure · stroke prevention · cardiomyopathy · arrhythmia · atrial fibrillation · cardiovascular risk
tablet
Flat portable computing device
half-life · metabolism · bioavailability · potassium-sparing · oral · once daily
nephropathy
Kidney tissue deterioration
- proteinuriaAbnormal urinary albumin levels
- creatinineMuscular metabolism waste compound
- GFRKidney filtration measurement