Cozaar
Developed to manage hypertension by blocking the angiotensin II receptor.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Losartan
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 25 · 50 · 100mg
Cozaar details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Diabetic Nephropathy
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Sartan
- Known off-label uses
- heart failure
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; severe hepatic impairment
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor potassium levels; monitor blood pressure
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- hypotension; hyperkalaemia
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- developed to manage hypertension by blocking the angiotensin II receptor.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- MSD
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- potassium supplements; lithium
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Serious side effects
angioedema, requires immediate medical attention; renal failure, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist that inhibits the vasoconstrictive and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II, thereby lowering blood pressure.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Cozaar
Cozaar is the original brand containing losartan, a medication used for the management of hypertension and diabetic nephropathy. Produced by MSD, it is available as a tablet in strengths ranging from 25mg to 100mg. It remains a widely recognised treatment option for cardiovascular health and renal protection.
Buying Cozaar online
Cozaar is registered across 14 markets including South Korea, Japan and the UAE, with availability also in Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand. Generic losartan, much of it made in India, is often more affordable than the original brand, providing a reliable access route for expats and professionals living far from a major pharmacy. This medication is now one of the most ordered treatments across the region, with delivery options available across these major Asian hubs.