Losartan (Cozaar) Nursing Considerations

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losartan

Trade Name

Cozaar

Indication

hypertension, DM neuropathy, CHF

Action

inhibits vasoconstrictive properties of angiotensin II

Therapeutic Class

antihypertensives

Pharmacologic Class

angiotensin II receptor antagonist

Nursing Considerations

• may cause hypotension, tacycardia, angiodema, hyperkalemia • may increase digoxin levels • assess blood pressure and heart rate • assess fluid levels • monitor daily weights with CHF • monitor renal and liver • instruct patient on how to take blood pressure