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Losartan

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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2-Butyl-4-chlor-1-{4-[2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl]benzyl}imidazol-5-methanol; CAS number: 114798-26-4

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Losartan is a drug from the group of AT1 receptor antagonists (Sartane) and is used, among other things, for the treatment of arterial hypertension.

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

  • Treatment of essential hypertension, arterial hypertension
  • Reduction of the risk of stroke in hypertensive patients with ECG-documented hypertrophy of the left ventricle
  • Diabetic nephropathy with hypertension in type 2 diabetes mellitus and proteinuria ≥ 0.5 g/day as part of antihypertensive treatment.
  • Treatment of chronic heart failure

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer