Question

A 42-year-old client is seen by the health care provider for follow-up for diabetic nephropathy. the provider prescribed losartan for the treatment of this condition because the medication has been shown to reduce the rate of end-stage renal disease. which drug class does this drug belong to?

Answer 1

Isoartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker. They are used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure and heart failure. Angiotensin II receptor blockers block the action of angiotensin II, allowing blood vessels to widen (dilate).