DRUG INTERACTION

Contraindicated  

Serious Use Alternative  

Monitor Closely  

Minor  

>10%: 

Cough 

1-10%: 

Upper respiratory tract infection  

Dizziness  

Nasal congestion  

Back pain  

Frequency undefined: 

Anemia 

Depression 

Somnolence 

Migraine 

Vertigo 

Dyspnea 

Nausea 

Abdominal pain 

Impotence 

Edema 

Urticaria 

Myalgia 

Tinnitus 

 

Losartan is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to the formulation’s active ingredient and other excipients. 

Pregnancy consideration:  

Not indicated for usage in pregnant women 

Breastfeeding warnings:  

The drug excretion in breastmilk is unknown  

Pregnancy category: 

• Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester. 
• Category B: No evidence shows the risk to the fetus found in animal reproduction studies, and there are not enough studies on pregnant women.    
• Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for a human product; Pregnant women must take care of the potential risks. 
• Category D: There is adequate data available with evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms. However, despite potential dangers may be used only in emergency cases for potential benefits. 
• Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over the benefits. The drug is not for pregnant women. 
• Category N: No data is available for the drug under this category. 

Patient information leaflet 

Generic Name:  losartan 

Pronounced: loh-sar-tan 

Why do we use losartan? 

Losartan treats hypertension and nephropathy associated with type 2 diabetes.