Indications/Uses
Management of HTN & may have a role in patients who develop cough w/ ACE inhibitors.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Usual dose: 50 mg once daily, may be increased up to 100 mg daily as a single dose or in 2 divided doses. Elderly >75 yr, patient w/ moderate to severe renal impairment (CrCl <20 mL/min) or intravascular fluid depletion Initially 25 mg once daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Pregnancy.
Special Precautions
Patients w/ renal artery stenosis. Lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Dizziness & dose-related hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, hyperkalemia, resp tract disorder, back pain, GI disturbances, fatigue & neutropenia.
MedsGo Class
Angiotensin II Antagonists
Features
Brand
Wilopres
Full Details
Dosage Strength
50mg
Drug Ingredients
- Losartan Potassium
Drug Packaging
Film-Coated Tablet 1's
Generic Name
Losartan Potassium
Dosage Form
Film-Coated Tablet
Registration Number
DR-XY37022
Drug Classification
Prescription Drug (RX)