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Losartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets are not recommended for haemodialysis patients. Losartan/HCTZ tablets must not be used in patients with severe renal impairment (i.e. creatinine clearance <30 ml/min) (see section 4.3).
By blocking the effects of angiotensin II, losartan causes blood vessels to relax, which can lower blood pressure. Losartan was first sold under the brand name Cozaar, manufactured by Merck & Co. However, it is now available in generic form as well.n AB rating means that the FDA has determined that a generic medication is equivalent to a brand-name medication. All of the generic losartan versions currently available have an AB rating, meaning they should be equivalent to Cozaar.