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losartan
Trade NameCozaar
Indicationhypertension, DM neuropathy, CHF
Actioninhibits vasoconstrictive properties of angiotensin II
Therapeutic Classantihypertensives
Pharmacologic Classangiotensin II receptor antagonist
Nursing Considerations• may cause hypotension, tacycardia, angiodema, hyperkalemia • may increase digoxin levels • assess blood pressure and heart rate • assess fluid levels • monitor daily weights with CHF • monitor renal and liver • instruct patient on how to take blood pressure
By Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus4.4
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losartan
Trade NameCozaar
Indicationhypertension, DM neuropathy, CHF
Actioninhibits vasoconstrictive properties of angiotensin II
Therapeutic Classantihypertensives
Pharmacologic Classangiotensin II receptor antagonist
Nursing Considerations• may cause hypotension, tacycardia, angiodema, hyperkalemia • may increase digoxin levels • assess blood pressure and heart rate • assess fluid levels • monitor daily weights with CHF • monitor renal and liver • instruct patient on how to take blood pressure

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