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Indications/Uses
Used in the management of high blood pressure, heart failure, and myocardial infarction or heart attack.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult: 50 mg once daily, may increase to 100 mg once daily according to clinical response. Patient with intravascular volume depletion: Initially, 25 mg once daily.
Child: ≥6 years weighing 20-50 kg: Initially, 0.7 mg/kg once daily, may adjust as necessary up to Max of 50 mg daily; >50 kg: Same as adult dose.
Child: ≥6 years weighing 20-50 kg: Initially, 0.7 mg/kg once daily, may adjust as necessary up to Max of 50 mg daily; >50 kg: Same as adult dose.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Severe hepatic impairment. Pregnancy. Concomitant use with aliskiren-containing products in patients with diabetes mellitus or renal impairment (GFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m2).
Special Precautions
Patient with history of angioedema, volume and/or Na depletion, heart failure, bilateral renal artery stenosis or stenosis of the artery to a solitary kidney, aortic or mitral stenosis, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, ischaemic CV and cerebrovascular disease. Patient undergoing surgery. Black patients. Not recommended for use in patients with ascites due to cirrhosis or refractory ascites; primary hyperaldosteronism. Renal impairment and mild to moderate hepatic impairment. Children and elderly. Lactation.
Storage
Store between 15-30°C. Protect from light.
MedsGo Class
Angiotensin II Antagonists
Features
Dosage
50 mg
Ingredients
- Losartan Potassium
Packaging
Film-Coated Tablet 100's
Generic Name
Losartan Potassium
Registration Number
DRP-10667
Classification
Prescription Drug (RX)
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