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Losartan Flashcards

1
Q

what is it and mechanism

A

Nitrate

Angiotensin 2 receptor antagonists

not an ACE inhibitor

prevents angiotensin 2 from binding to its receptor

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2
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Indications

A

hypertension

diabetic neuropathy in type 2

chronic heart failure when ACE inhibitors are unsuitable

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contraindications

A

aliskren (direct renin inhibitor) when people have:

  • a low eGFR (<60)
  • diabetes
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4
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interactions

A

Aliskren (direct renin inhibitor)

lithium

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side effects

A 
abdominal/ back pain
d and v 
vertigo/ dizziness
headache
hypotension
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