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Losartan (International)

In the US, Losartan (losartan systemic) is a member of the drug class angiotensin receptor blockers and is used to treat Alport Syndrome, Diabetic Kidney Disease and High Blood Pressure.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

C09CA01

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0114798-26-4

Chemical Formula

C22-H23-Cl-N6-O

Molecular Weight

423

Therapeutic Categories

Antihypertensive agent

Angiotensin-II antagonist

Chemical Name

1H-Imidazole-5-metanol, 2-butyl-4-chloro-1-[[2'-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)[[1,1'biphenyl]-4yl]-metyl]-

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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