Medications and Drugs
GENERIC NAME: losartan and hydrochlorothiazide
BRAND NAME: Hyzaar
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Hyzaar is a combination of losartan (Cozaar) and hydrochlorothiazide and is used for treating high blood pressure. For more information, please see the information for each of the two component drugs.
GENERIC AVAILABLE: No
PRESCRIPTION: Yes
PREPARATIONS: Tablets containing 50mg of losartan and 12.5mg of
hydrochlorothiazide.
STORAGE: Tablets should be stored at room temperature,
between 15-30°C (59-86°F) and protected from excessive
light and humidity. They should be kept in a tightly-closed, light-resistant
container.
PRESCRIBED FOR: Hyzaar is
used to treat patients with high blood pressure. It has sbeen shown to reduce
the risk of stroke in patients with high blood pressure and left ventricular hypertrophy except in African-American
patients.
DOSING: Hyzaar usually is taken once or twice daily.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Please see the information for each of the component drugs.
PREGNANCY: Please see the information for each of the component drugs.
NURSING MOTHERS: Please see the information for each of the component drugs.
SIDE EFFECTS: Please see the
information for each of the component drugs.
Reference: FDA Prescribing Information
Last Editorial Review: 5/27/2005
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