Covance
Covance contains Losartan Potassium, which is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB). It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances that tighten blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. This helps lower high blood pressure and protects the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Dosage by Body Weight
Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The usual starting dose for adults is 50 mg once daily, which may be adjusted to 100 mg once daily. It can be taken with or without food. Do not stop taking it without consulting your healthcare provider.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and effectiveness of Losartan have not been established in pediatric patients under 6 years of age or weighing less than 20 kg.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Not routinely used in infants or young toddlers. Consult a pediatric specialist.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Avoid use unless specifically prescribed and monitored by a pediatric nephrologist or cardiologist.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Not routine
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Pediatric dosing is highly specialized and usually initiated only in children weighing 20 kg or more.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 0.7 mg/kg once daily (up to 25 mg)
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- For children 6 years of age and older who can swallow tablets. Dose should be adjusted based on clinical response under medical supervision.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and effectiveness of Losartan have not been established in pediatric patients under 6 years of age or weighing less than 20 kg. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Not routinely used in infants or young toddlers. Consult a pediatric specialist. |
| 8-10 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Avoid use unless specifically prescribed and monitored by a pediatric nephrologist or cardiologist. |
| 11-15 kg | Not routine | Use only if prescribed | Pediatric dosing is highly specialized and usually initiated only in children weighing 20 kg or more. |
| 16-20 kg | 0.7 mg/kg once daily (up to 25 mg) | Once daily | For children 6 years of age and older who can swallow tablets. Dose should be adjusted based on clinical response under medical supervision. |
Formulation
Purpose
Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), reduction of stroke risk in patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy, and treatment of diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetic patients.
Generic Name
Losartan PotassiumScheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.