Description

Losart 100 Tablet

Hypertension:
Usual adult dose: 50 mg once daily.
Usual pediatric starting dose: 0.7 mg per kg once daily (up to 50 mg).
Hypertensive Patients with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy:
Usual starting dose: 50 mg once daily.
Add hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg and/or increase Losartan to 100 mg followed by an increase to hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg if further blood pressure response is needed.
Nephropathy in Type 2 Diabetic Patients:
Usual dose: 50 mg once daily.
Increase dose to 100 mg once daily if further blood pressure response is needed.
Use in Elderly:
Patients up to 75 years: No initial dosage adjustment is necessary for this group of patients.
Patients over 75 years: A lower starting dose of 25 mg once daily is recommended.