Strengths, when to use and more

Below is information about the form of losartan, its strengths and dosages.

Losartan is available in tablet form for oral use.

Losartan oral tablet has three strengths:

• 25 milligrams (mg)
• 50 mg
• 100 mg

Your doctor may start you off with a low to moderate dosage. They may adjust it over time to reach an amount that’s right for you. Ultimately, your doctor will prescribe a dosage that provides the desired effect.

The following information describes commonly prescribed or recommended doses of losartan for adults. However, be sure to take the dosage prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will determine the best dosage to suit your needs. In some cases, doctors may adjust the dosage as follows.

Doctors may prescribe losartan to treat high blood pressure. It is sometimes used with other drugs to treat this condition.

The typical starting dose of losartan for this use is 50 mg once daily. If this dosage does not help your blood pressure, your doctor may increase the dose to 100 mg per day. This is the maximum dose of losartan recommended for blood pressure.

The typical dosage range for losartan for high blood pressure is 25 to 100 mg once daily.

For more information about specific dosage, talk to your doctor.

Losartan is also approved to reduce the risk of stroke in adults with high blood pressure and LVH. Sometimes doctors prescribe additional medications to treat this condition.

The recommended starting dose of losartan is 50 mg once daily. If this dosage does not help control your blood pressure, they may recommend increasing the dose to 100 mg once daily. They may also prescribe hydrochlorothiazide oral tablet ( diuretic).

The maximum dose of losartan in 24 hours with this use is 100 mg.

Talk to your doctor if you have questions about dosage.

Losartan is also approved for the treatment of diabetic nephropathy in some adults with type 2 diabetes and a history of hypertension. The recommended starting dose of losartan is 50 mg once daily.

Depending on how your blood pressure responds, your doctor may increase your dose to 100 mg per day. The maximum recommended dosage of losartan for diabetic nephropathy is 100 mg per day.

Your doctor can provide more information about your dosage and treatment plan for diabetic retinopathy.

The dose is calculated based on body weight in kilograms (kg). One kg is about 2.2 pounds (lbs). The dose per kg is measured in milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) and is calculated by the doctor.

The typical starting dose is 0.7 mg/kg body weight, up to a total of 50 mg once daily.

The doctor will adjust the dose depending on your child’s blood pressure. Pediatric doses above 1.4 mg/kg or 100 mg per day have not been studied.

Talk to your child’s doctor if you have questions about the dosage or treatment plan.

Swallow the losartan oral tablet whole. If you have trouble swallowing pills, consider these tips on how to swallow a pill or talk to your doctor. You can ask your pharmacist to prepare a liquid oral suspension (a type of liquid mixture) from losartan tablets. In this case, shake the suspension before each use and store it in the refrigerator.

Doctors usually prescribe losartan as a liquid suspension to children who have difficulty swallowing tablets.

You can take losartan with or without food. But it may help to take your dose at about the same time each day. Having a daily routine will help you remember to take it regularly. Taking your dose at around the same time of day also helps maintain consistent levels of the drug in your body so that losartan can work effectively.

Your doctor may change your losartan dosage during treatment. You should take losartan exactly as your doctor tells you to. If you have questions about how to take losartan, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Losartan is usually intended for long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that losartan is safe and effective for you, you will likely take it long-term.

Before you start taking losartan, your doctor will discuss your treatment plan with you. Talk to your doctor if you have questions about how long you can take losartan.

AVAILABLE LABELS AND CONTAINERS FOR MEDICINES

Some pharmacies offer labels with large print, braille, or a code that you scan with your smartphone to convert text to speech. If your local pharmacy doesn’t carry these options, your doctor or pharmacist can recommend a pharmacy that does.

If you have trouble opening medication bottles, ask your pharmacist to put the losartan in an easy-to-open container. They can also recommend tools to make opening bottles easier.

Below are some frequently asked questions about losartan oral tablets.

May be. While losartan clinical trials studied twice-daily dosing for high blood pressure, and the drug is FDA-approved for once-daily dosing. However, doctors may prescribe medications in ways not listed in the approved instructions for use.

A 2020 study found that twice-daily dosing was no more effective at controlling blood pressure than once-daily dosing.

The manufacturer does not recommend a dosage of losartan for twice daily dosing. appointment information. It is important to take losartan exactly as your doctor has advised. Talk to your doctor about dosage questions.

The dosage of losartan for older adults (65 years of age and older) is usually the same as for other adults. The recommended starting dose is 50 mg once daily (see Typical Doses section for details).

IN clinical trialsthere were no overall differences in the safety or effectiveness of the drug between older adults and people under 65 years of age.

However, some older people are more sensitive to the effects of medications. Other medical conditions or medications you take may also affect your dosage. Ultimately, your doctor will prescribe a dosage of losartan that suits your needs. If you have any questions about dosage, talk to your doctor.

Yes, 25 mg per day is the lowest recommended dosage of a losartan tablet. Doctors may prescribe this as an initial dose for people with decreased liver function or those who accept diuretics. Diuretics are also known as “water pills” because they help get rid of excess fluid from the body, increasing the frequency of going to the toilet.

Typically, the starting dosage for approved use of the drug is 50 mg per day. Your doctor will determine the dose that is right for you. More information can be found in the Typical Dosages section.

Talk to your doctor if you have questions about dosage.

It is important not to take more losartan than your doctor prescribed. Taking more than recommended may cause harmful effects.

Call your doctor right away if you think you have taken too much losartan. Another option is to call American Poison Control Centers at 800-222-1222 or online tool. If your symptoms are severe, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately, or go to your nearest emergency room.

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