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Losartan - Cozaar - Loortan - Losaprel Analysis
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LOSARTAN
Laboratory analysis of drugs to certify the presence of losartan and measure the quantity of this active ingredient.
The level of uncertainty of the losartan content analysis depends on the declination selected (Standard <20%, Precise <10% or Regulatory <5%).
Follow the instructions to send your drug to our laboratory for analysis.
Results within 15 working days of receipt of sample.
Losartan is a drug used primarily to treat hypertension, renal protection in diabetic patients and heart failure.
Losartan is the active ingredient in Cozaar, as well as many generics marketed by various pharmaceutical companies.
Consuming medicines ordered from dubious or illegal websites can be hazardous to your health. It is essential to check that the online pharmacy is serious and has all the necessary authorizations.
If you have any doubts about the origin of the drug, you should carry out an analysis to certify the presence of the active ingredient and check that its dosage in the drug complies with the indicated content.
Analysis
Losartan is analyzed by liquid chromatography coupled with UV-Visible spectrophotometric detection (HPLC-UV Visible).
Chemical name
- Chemical name: 2-butyl-4-chloro-1-[p-(o-1H-tetrazol-5-ylphenyl)benzyl]imidazole-5-methanol
- Gross formula: C22H23ClN6O
- CAS number: 114798-26-4
Therapeutic class
Losartan belongs to the class of angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARB II or sartans).
Description of therapeutic effects
Losartan is indicated for :
- Treatment of hypertension :
- Blocks the effects of angiotensin II, a hormone that causes vasoconstriction and increases blood pressure.
- Renal protection in diabetic patients:
- Reduces progression of diabetic nephropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes.
- Heart failure :
- Improves cardiac function by reducing the heart's workload.
- Stroke prevention in certain hypertensive patients :
- Reduces the risk of stroke in hypertensive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy.
Losartan is often prescribed alone or in combination with other antihypertensives, notably diuretics.
Trade names
- Cozaar
- Loortan
- Losaprel
- Numerous generics available
Main manufacturers
- Merck & Co.
- Teva Pharmaceuticals
- Sandoz
- Mylan
Precautions and side effects
Precautions for use
- Do not use in pregnant women, especially after the first trimester, due to the risk to the fetus.
- Regular monitoring of renal function and potassium levels is recommended.
- Avoid in cases of angioedema linked to treatment with sartans or ACE inhibitors.
- May cause excessive hypotension, particularly at the start of treatment in dehydrated patients or those on diuretics.
Possible side effects
- Common: dizziness, fatigue, hypotension.
- Occasional: hyperkalemia (excess potassium), renal failure, dry cough.
- Rare but serious: allergic reactions, liver damage, angioedema.
⚠️ Attention to batch recalls: Certain batches of losartan have been withdrawn from the market due to contamination by potentially carcinogenic impurities (nitrosamines).
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Specific References
Your drug is analyzed by our expert pharmaceutical analysis laboratory.
The drug to be analyzed must be sent in at least 3 copies in its original packaging (box or vial + blister pack) in order to have all the information.
The drug to be analyzed must be sufficiently protected to avoid any deterioration or damage during transport.
The drug to be analyzed must be accompanied by the completed analysis form.
Documents to download:
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- Over-dosage of the active ingredient
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- Presence of toxic residual solvents
- ...
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