Cozaar is a medication used primarily to treat high blood pressure as it works within a group of medications called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). This medication helps relax blood vessels by blocking the effect of angiotensin, which narrows the arteries, which helps improve blood flow and reduce stress on the heart. In addition to being used to lower blood pressure, Cozaar is also prescribed for people with other heart and blood vessel problems. It can be used to reduce the risk of strokes, especially in patients with enlarged heart muscle or problems associated with chronic heart disease.
Cozaar is also recommended in some cases to slow the progression of kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes, as this helps reduce protein in the urine, which is an indicator of kidney damage.