Cozaar vs. Lisinopril

Are Cozaar and Lisinopril the Same Thing?

Cozaar(losartan) andlisinoprilare used to treathypertension.

Lisinopril is also used to treatcongestive heart failureand to improve survival after aheart attack.

Cozaar and lisinopril belong to different drug classes. Cozaar is anangiotensin receptor blocker(ARB) and lisinopril is anangiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor(ACE).

Brand names for lisinopril includeZestril,Prinivil, andQbrelis.

What Are Possible Side Effects of Cozaar?

Common side effects of Cozaar include:

  • diarrhea
  • stomach pain
  • muscle cramps
  • leg orback pain
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • sleep problems (insomnia)
  • tiredness, and
  • cold or flu symptoms such asstuffy nose, sneezing,sore throat, fever, and cough

Tell your doctor if you experience serious side effects of Cozaar including pain or burning when you urinate; pale skin,lightheadedness, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, trouble concentrating;wheezing, chest pain; drowsiness, confusion, mood changes, increased thirst, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting; swelling, weight gain, urinating less than usual or not at all; or highpotassium(slow heart rate, weakpulse, muscle weakness, tingly feeling).

What Are Possible Side Effects of Lisinopril?

Common side effects of Lisinopril include:

  • 咳嗽,
  • dizziness,
  • drowsiness,
  • headache,
  • depression,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • diarrhea,
  • upset stomach, and
  • 轻度皮肤瘙痒或皮疹。

Tell your doctor if you have unlikely but serious side effects of Lisinopril including:

  • fainting,
  • symptoms of a high potassium blood level (such as muscle weakness, slow/irregular heartbeat, weak pulse, tingly feeling),
  • signs of infection (such as fever, chills, persistentsorethroat, body aches, flu symptoms),
  • changes in the amount of urine,
  • swelling,
  • rapid weight gain,
  • tired feeling,
  • pounding or uneven heartbeats,
  • psoriasis(th,银色的剥落e skin), or
  • chest pain.

What Is Cozaar?

Cozaar (losartan) is an oral angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) prescribed for the treatment of hypertension.

What Is Lisinopril?

is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treathigh blood pressure(hypertension), congestiveheart failure, to improve survival after a heart attack.

What Drugs Interact With Cozaar?

Cozaar may interact withdiuretics(water pills), other blood pressure medications,lithium, celecoxib, oraspirinor other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

What Drugs Interact With Lisinopril?

Lisinopril may interact with diuretics (water pills), other blood pressure medications, lithium, or aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Lisinopril may also interact with gold injections, potassium supplements, salt substitutes that contain potassium, andinsulinor oraldiabetesmedications.

How Should Cozaar Be Taken?

Dosing preparations of Cozaar are 25, 50, and 100 mg tablets. Drug interactions with Cozaar may occur with inhibitors of cytochrome P450, potassium- sparing diuretics, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Cozaar should not be used during pregnancy, and it is not known whether it is excreted in breast milk.

How Should Lisinopril Be Taken?

The recommended initial dose of Lisinopril is 10 mg once a day. Lisinopril is taken orally in tablet form.

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References
Medical Editor:John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

SOURCE:

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RxList. Zestril Product Monograph.

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