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losartan and Depressive Disorder

losartan has been researched along with Depressive Disorder in 3 studies

Losartan: An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II.
losartan : A biphenylyltetrazole where a 1,1'-biphenyl group is attached at the 5-position and has an additional trisubstituted imidazol-1-ylmethyl group at the 4'-position

Depressive Disorder: An affective disorder manifested by either a dysphoric mood or loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities. The mood disturbance is prominent and relatively persistent.

Research Excerpts

Excerpt	Relevance	Reference
"In studies of dementias and Alzheimer's disease (AD), some studies have shown that antihypertensive drugs, including angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, have some moderate effects on cognitive decline, but that the angiotensin receptor antagonist losartan has a significantly beneficial effect."	2.42	Angiotensin as a target for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, anxiety and depression. ( Gard, PR, 2004)

Research

Studies (3)

Timeframe	Studies, this research(%)	All Research%
pre-1990	0 (0.00)	18.7374
1990's	2 (66.67)	18.2507
2000's	1 (33.33)	29.6817
2010's	0 (0.00)	24.3611
2020's	0 (0.00)	2.80

Authors

Authors	Studies
Gard, PR	1
Christensen, KB	1
Jensen, JB	1

Reviews

1 review available for losartan and Depressive Disorder

Article	Year
Angiotensin as a target for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, anxiety and depression. Expert opinion on therapeutic targets, 2004, Volume: 8, Issue:1 Topics: Aging; Alzheimer Disease; Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inh	2004

Other Studies

2 other studies available for losartan and Depressive Disorder

Article	Year
[Cozaar (Losartan, MSD) and depression]. Ugeskrift for laeger, 1997, Mar-31, Volume: 159, Issue:14 Topics: Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; Antihypertensive Agents; Biphenyl Compounds; Depression; Depressive Disorder	1997
[Losartan (Cozaar) and depression]. Ugeskrift for laeger, 1997, Mar-31, Volume: 159, Issue:14 Topics: Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; Antihypertensive Agents; Biphenyl Compounds; Depression; Depressive Disorder	1997