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Use and Dosing

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Hypertension

Notes:

Stroke prevention

Notes: Therapy is ineffective for black patients

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Indications

Contraindications

Black Box Warnings

Dosing Adjustment

Renal Dose Adjustment (Based on CrCl)

Hepatic Dose Adjustment

Warnings/Precautions

See Supplemental Patient Information

Cautions: Use cautiously in:

Supplemental Patient Information

Pregnancy/Breast Feeding

Pregnancy Category:C (first trimester) and D (second and third trimesters)

Breastfeeding: Hydrochlorothiazide doses of lteq.gif50 mg/day are acceptable during lactation. Intense diuresis with higher doses may decrease breastmilk production. Prefer an alternative drug during breastfeeding a newborn or preterm infant as appropriate literature on the use of losartan is unavailable. This information is (available at http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT last accessed 23 February 2011). This combination drug exhibits potential for adverse events on the nursing infant, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Pharmacology

Hydrochlorothiazide

Losartan

Brands and Availability

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US Trade Name(s)

US Availability

hydrochlorothiazide/losartan (generic)

Hyzaar (hydrochlorothiazide/losartan)

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Canadian Trade Name(s)

Canadian Availability

Hyzaar (hydrochlorothiazide/losartan)

Hyzaar DS (hydrochlorothiazide/losartan)

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UK Trade Name(s)

UK Availability

Cozaar comp (hydrochlorothiazide/losartan)

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Australian Trade Name(s)

Australian Availability


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Classification

Cardiovascular

Antihypertensive Combinations

Pricing

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