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Losartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets are not recommended for haemodialysis patients. Losartan/HCTZ tablets must not be used in patients with severe renal impairment (i.e. creatinine clearance <30 ml/min) (see section 4.3).
This medication is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and works by relaxing blood vessels which helps to lower blood pressure. According to the prescribing information for Cozaar, the brand-name of losartan, increased urinary frequency is a possible side effect associated with this medication.