losartan
ARBWhat it's for
HTN, HF, ACE-intolerant patients
Nursing considerations
- Same potassium cautions as ACE inhibitors
- Not for pregnancy
- BP before dose
Key side effects
📈 Watch
K+, creatinine, BP
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
