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LOSARTAN
Combination drugs: Cozaar-Comp®, Hyzaar®
Losartan is used alone or in combination with hydrochlorothiazide (Hyzaar®) in the treatment of high blood pressure. It is a type of drug called an angiotensin II receptor antagonist.
Safetychecker Summary
for Losartan
(for details about the summarized interactions, read the full article)
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Potassium |
| Depletion or interference |
None known |
| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known |
| Supportive interaction |
None known |
| Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability |
None known |
| Adverse interaction |
None known |
Interactions with Dietary Supplements
Potassium
Losartan has caused significant increases in blood potassium levels.1 Potassium
supplements, potassium-containing salt substitutes (No Salt®, Morton Salt
Substitute®, and others), and even high-potassium foods (primarily fruit) should be avoided by those taking losartan,
unless directed otherwise by their doctor.
Interactions with Foods and Other Compounds
Food
The intestinal absorption of losartan may be reduced up to 10% if taken with food.2
Although this is a minor reduction, losartan should be taken an hour before or two hours after
food for maximum effectiveness.
References:
1. Perazella MA. Drug-induced hyperkalemia: Old culprits and new offenders. Am J Med 2000;109:307–14 [review].
2. Sifton DW, ed. Physicians Desk Reference. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 2000, 1769–72.
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