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Comparing Losartan vs Ramipril

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Losartan Ramipril
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Losartan Ramipril
Prescription only

Losartan works on a hormone called angiotensin II to lower blood pressure and may also improve kidney function in some people. People being initiated on losartan should be adequately rehydrated and... View more

Prescription only

Ramipril is used for the treatment of high blood pressure and also for heart failure that occurs immediately following a heart attack. Ramipril, as with other ACE inhibitors, may not be as effective... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Losartan has an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from a total of 578 ratings on Drugs.com. 26% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 48% reported a negative effect.

Ramipril has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 133 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 50 each
Strength 50 mg
Per unit* $0.64
Cost* $32.05

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Quantity 90 capsule
Strength 5 mg
Per unit* $0.74
Cost* $66.28

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Dosage Forms
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral capsule
Brand Names
Arbli, Cozaar Altace
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

4.4 hours

50 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 324 drugs are known to interact with Losartan:

  • 32 major drug interactions (165 brand and generic names)
  • 276 moderate drug interactions (1331 brand and generic names)
  • 16 minor drug interactions (39 brand and generic names)

A total of 402 drugs are known to interact with Ramipril:

  • 44 major drug interactions (192 brand and generic names)
  • 329 moderate drug interactions (1553 brand and generic names)
  • 29 minor drug interactions (228 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • If you are taking losartan you should avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or... View more
  • Losartan and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience... View more
  • It is recommended that if you are taking ramipril you should be advised to avoid moderately high or... View more
  • Ramipril and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

April 14, 1995

January 28, 1991
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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