<unk> , sold under the brand name Cozaar among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is also used for diabetic kidney disease, heart failure, and left ventricular enlargement. It is taken by mouth. It may be used alone or in addition to other blood pressure medication. Up to six weeks may be required for the full effects to occur. Common adverse effects include muscle cramps, stuffy nose, cough, high blood potassium, and anemia. Severe adverse effects may include angioedema, low blood pressure, and kidney problems. Use during pregnancy may result in harm to the baby. Use is not recommended during breastfeeding. It is in the angiotensin receptor blocker family of medication. It works by blocking angiotensin II.<unk>  was patented in 1986, and approved for medical use in the United States in 1995. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It is available as a generic medication. In 2019, it was the ninth most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 51million prescriptions. A version combined with hydrochlorothiazide is available which, in 2019, was the 73rd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 10million prescriptions.
Losartan
Olmesartan
Valsartan
Irbesartan
Azilsartan
Telmisartan
Cyclothiazide
Candesartan