Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium is an oral angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, which improves blood flow and reduces the workload on the heart. It also helps prevent renal disease progression in diabetic patients.
Dosage by Body Weight
For adults, the typical starting dose is 50 mg once daily, which may be adjusted between 25 mg and 100 mg daily. For pediatric patients 6 years of age and older, the recommended starting dose is approximately 0.7 mg/kg once daily (up to 50 mg).
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients weighing less than 20 kg.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients weighing less than 20 kg.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients weighing less than 20 kg.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients weighing less than 20 kg.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Not routinely recommended
- Frequency
- Use only if explicitly prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients weighing less than 20 kg. For pediatric patients weighing 20 kg to 50 kg, the standard starting dose is 25 mg once daily.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients weighing less than 20 kg. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients weighing less than 20 kg. |
| 8-10 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients weighing less than 20 kg. |
| 11-15 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients weighing less than 20 kg. |
| 16-20 kg | Not routinely recommended | Use only if explicitly prescribed | Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients weighing less than 20 kg. For pediatric patients weighing 20 kg to 50 kg, the standard starting dose is 25 mg once daily. |
Formulation
Purpose
Used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), lower the risk of stroke in patients with high blood pressure and cardiomegaly, and protect kidneys from damage in type 2 diabetes patients with hypertension.
Generic Name
Losartan PotassiumBranded Drug Names
Losartan Potassium is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
Scheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.