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MeSH Heading: Losartan
Tree Number(s): D02.455.426.559.389.185.475; D03.383.129.308.507; D03.383.129.617.467
Unique ID: D019808
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D019808
Scope Note: An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II.
Entry Term(s): 2-Butyl-4-chloro-1-((2'-(1H-etrazol-5-yl) (1,1'-biphenyl)-4-yl)methyl)-1H-imidazole-5-methanol; Cozaar; DuP-753; Losartan Monopotassium Salt; Losartan Potassium; MK-954; MK954
Pharm Action: Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
Antihypertensive Agents
Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers
Related Numbers: 114798-26-4; 124750-99-8; 3ST302B24A
Previous Indexing: Biphenyl Compounds (1990-1997); Imidazoles (1990-1997); Tetrazoles (1990-1997)
See Also: Valsartan
Public MeSH Note: 98; LOSARTAN was indexed under IMIDAZOLES 1990-97, TETRAZOLES 1990-97, & BIPHENYL COMPOUNDS 1990-97
History Note: 98; use LOSARTAN (NM) 1990-97
Date Established: 1998/01/01
Date of Entry: 1997/06/20
Revision Date: 2016/05/31

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