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Losartan

Losartan (rINN) (pronounced /loʊˈsɑrtən/) is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist drug used mainly to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Losartan was the first angiotensin II receptor antagonist to be marketed. It is currently marketed by Merck & Co. under the trade name Cozaar.

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Lansoprazole

Lansoprazole (lan-SOE-pra-zole, INN) is a proton pump inhibitor which prevents the stomach from producing acid. It is manufactured by a number of companies worldwide under several trade names. It was first approved by the FDA in 1995 [1] Pharmacology Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) in the same pharmacologic class as omeprazole.

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