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Does Losartan Potassium For High Blood Pressure Increase The Activity Of Kidneys?

I am taking a 100mg loristan potassium daily for high blood pressure. one pill a day-does this make my kidneys more active? I have been on this medication for 6 months-prior was taking 20mg benicar daily. I drink a lot of water-always have but now kidneys are so active i have to wear protection. thank you-
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
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Hi,

Losartan potassium is angiotensin receptor blocker which acts as an Antihypertensive medication to reduce blood pressure. It blocks the hormone which makes the blood vessels narrow. For that, blood vessels become widen and reduces blood pressure. It is effective in preventing of renal disease in patients with DM by interfering with renin-angiotensin system. It lowers intraglomerular pressure by decreasing efferent arteriolar pressure of kidney. It excretes more water and salt via urine. It also helps in reducing proteinuria to protect kidneys. It helps to enhance the activities of kidney.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General and Family Physician,
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Does Losartan Potassium For High Blood Pressure Increase The Activity Of Kidneys?

Hi, Losartan potassium is angiotensin receptor blocker which acts as an Antihypertensive medication to reduce blood pressure. It blocks the hormone which makes the blood vessels narrow. For that, blood vessels become widen and reduces blood pressure. It is effective in preventing of renal disease in patients with DM by interfering with renin-angiotensin system. It lowers intraglomerular pressure by decreasing efferent arteriolar pressure of kidney. It excretes more water and salt via urine. It also helps in reducing proteinuria to protect kidneys. It helps to enhance the activities of kidney. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Zubayer Alam, General and Family Physician,