Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9940978 American Journal of Hypertension 2005 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
Treatment with losartan causes an increase in urinary Zn excretion and induces Zn deficiency in patients with hypertension. The addition of hydrochlorothiazide has an additive effect. Magnesium and nitric oxide metabolism are not affected by either treatment.
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The effect of losartan and losartan/hydrochlorothiazide fixed-combination on magnesium, zinc, and nitric oxide metabolism in hypertensive patients: A prospective open-label study
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