Question 1

what is the different between losartan & candesartan?

Accepted Answer

Not much: They are manufactured by different companies. However, they both are the same in terms of mechanism of action. They are both angiotensin receptor blocker, and are effective for blood pressure treatment. You may have to check which medicine is covered under your insurance formulary.

Question 2

what are risks of  the drug losartan?

Accepted Answer

Risks are very minor: Can make blood pressure too low.  Can rarely cause cough or painless swelling of the face or upper airway (angioedema). Not a good drug to take if you are pregnant.

Question 3

please describe the medication: losartan?

Accepted Answer

Blood Pressure Med: A blood pressure reducing medicine from the class of drugs called arbs. Acts on an enzyme in the kidney and lung to reduce the blood pressure. Can have some protective effects on the kidneys in high blood pressure and diabetes. Not recommended for patients with significant kidney disease.

Question 4

please describe the medication: candesartan?

Accepted Answer

ARB: This is a medication in a class of blood pressure medications called angiotensin ii receptor blockers (arbs). They work by blunting the effect of  the molecule angiotensin ii which is in part responsible for causing blood vessels to contract and thus raising blood pressure.  By blocking this molecule the blood vessels dilate and blood pressure goes down.

Question 5

is losartan an antiarrhythmic?

Accepted Answer

: No, losartan is an antihypertensive from the so called ARB class, has few FDA approved indications and is used some times off label.

Question 6

can i have 2 bananas in my smoothie dailyif i'm taking losartan 25mg?

Accepted Answer

: Its OK

Question 7

i'm curious as to why is propanolol less expansive than atacand (candesartan)?

Accepted Answer

See below: Propranolol is old and generic (introduced in the 1970s) Atacand (candesartan) is a branded drug because it's much newer so its patent hasn't expired.

Question 8

does losartan contain nitrates?

Accepted Answer

No: Losartan controls blood pressure by blocking the action of receptors on blood vessels that cause blood vessels to constrict( ie: narrow down).

Question 9

does losartan cause depression?

Accepted Answer

Extremely rare: The evidence between Ace inhibitors as well as ARBs such as Losartan is weak at best and in the data is based on very few cases of drug induced depression.If it does happen it is extremely rare but they list it regardless as possible.

Question 10

can i quit losartan hct cold turkey?

Accepted Answer

Best if not : Discontinuation of medication would be best if done under your doctor's supervision and directions.

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