Cozaar (Losartan) for Heart Disease

Overview
Cozaar is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hypertension. Cozaar is also known by its drug name, Losartan.

Cozaar is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). ARBs are believed to work by relaxing the blood vessels.

How do I take it?
Cozaar is generally taken once daily.

Cozaar comes in tablet form.

Side effects
The FDA-approved label for Cozaar lists common side effects including dizziness, cold symptoms, and back pain.

Rare but serious side effects listed for Cozaar include fetal toxicity and low blood pressure.

For more details about this treatment, visit:
Cozaar – Merck
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