Generic Name: Losartan Potassium & Hydrochlorothiazide
Dosage Form: Film-Coated Tablets
License: Generic
Category: Antihypertensive
Packaging: 15 Tablets x 2 Blisters
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Description
Losartic tablets combine losartan potassium an angiotensin II receptor ( type AT1) antagonist, and a diuretic, hydrochlorothiazide.
Composition
Each film-coated tablet contains:
- Losartan potassium : 50 mg.
- Hydrochlorothiazide : 12.5 mg.
- Excipients: S.Q. for one film-coated tablet.
Indications
Losartic is indicated for the treatment of essential hypertension.
Dosage & Administration
Losartic may be administered with or without food .
The usual starting dose is one tablet once daily, if blood pressure remains uncontrolled after about 3 weeks of therapy, the dose may be increased to two tablets once daily. More than two tablets once daily is not recommended.
Use in patients with renal impairment
The usual dosage of losartic may be followed as long as the Patient’s creatinine clearance is > 30 ml/min. In patients with more severe renal impairment, Losartic is not recommended .
Use in patients with hepatic impairment
Use is not recommended.
*The information provided above is general in nature and for informational purposes only. It is NOT a substitute for the advice of your doctor. You must always consult your healthcare professional before starting any medication/supplementation program.
