The pharmacokinetics of losartan and its active metabolite are linear with oral losartan potassium doses up to 200 mg
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USES: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes
It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with
Indications and dose Diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus By mouth Adult 18–75 years Initially 50 mg once daily for several weeks, then increased if necessary to 100 mg
Losartan potassium tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older, to lower blood
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The product code(s) for this leaflet is: PL14017/0140
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A maximum dose of 150 mg losartan (for Losartan, sold under the brand name Cozaar among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
Losartan may be added to beta-blocker therapy if tolerated (ACCF/AHA/AATS [Hiratzka 2010])
Losartan potassium is a prescription to treat high blood pressure, diabetic nephropathy, and stroke risk
5 mg daily during the first week, 25 mg daily during the second week, 50 mg daily during the third week, 100 mg daily during the fourth week, 150 mg daily during the fifth week) up to the maintenance dose as determined by your physician
Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed
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Hypertension
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At its peak level, losartan inhibits 85% of the effects of angiotensin II, and 25 to 40% of this inhibition persists for 24 hours
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It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart
Initial dose: 50 mg orally once a day