A drug used to treat high blood pressure. Losartan potassium blocks the action of chemicals that make blood vessels constrict (get narrower). It is a type of angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Also called Cozaar.
( loh-SAR-tan puh-TA-see-um )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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