Complete dosing information for losartan potassium
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
Hypertension: 50mg once daily initially; may increase to 100mg once daily; Diabetic nephropathy: 50mg once daily; increase to 100mg once daily based on BP response; Stroke prevention (LVH): 50mg once daily; add HCTZ 12.5mg if needed; titrate to 100mg/day; Volume-depleted patients (on diuretics): Start at 25mg once daily
Hypertension (6–16 years): 0.7mg/kg/day (max 50mg/day).
No initial dose adjustment needed, but use caution in severe impairment.
Start at 25mg once daily in patients with hepatic impairment.