Losartan Potassium 50mg Tablet 100's

Generic Name: LOSARTAN POTASSIUM

Brand Name: PRESARTAN 50

Strength: 50mg

Form: TABLET

Manufacturer: IPCA LABORATORIES LTD.

Imported and Distributed by: BLUE GLOBAL (FZE)

Classification: ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST

Indication/Uses: 

1. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure):

   • Used to treat high blood pressure, helping to lower the risk of stroke and heart attack.

2. Diabetic Nephropathy:

   • Used to treat kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes and a history of hypertension.

3. Heart Failure:

   • Sometimes used in the treatment of heart failure, though this is an off-label use in some regions.

4. Left Ventricular Hypertrophy:

   • Used to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy, a condition where the muscle wall of the heart's left pumping chamber thickens.

Uses:

Losartan works by blocking the action of angiotensin II, a chemical in your body that causes blood vessels to tighten and narrow. By blocking this action, Losartan helps to:

• Relax Blood Vessels:

  • This lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart.

• Protect Kidneys:

  • Especially in patients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension.

• Prevent Strokes:

  • Particularly in hypertensive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy.

Dosage and Administration:

• Dosage:

  • The typical starting dose for hypertension is 50mg once daily.
  • The dose may be increased to 100mg once daily based on blood pressure response.
  • For nephropathy in type 2 diabetic patients, the usual starting dose is 50mg once daily, increased to 100mg once daily based on blood pressure response.

• Administration:

  • Losartan can be taken with or without food.
  • It is important to take it at the same time each day to maintain an even level in your bloodstream.