LOSARDIL – 25/50

Losartan Potassium USP

Composition : Losartan Potassium USP 25mg, 50mg & 100mg Tablet

Indication : This tablet is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. This fixed dose combination is not indicated for initial therapy.

Dosage and administration : The usual starting dose of Losartan is 50mg once daily, with 25mg used in patients with possible depletion of intravascular volume and patients with a history of hepatic impairment. Losartan can be administered once or twice daily at total daily doses of 25 to 100 mg. If the antihypertensive effect measured at through using once a day dosing is inadequate, a twice a day regimen at the same total daily dose or an increase in dose may give a more satisfactory response. Hydrochlorothiazide is effective in doses of 12.5 to 50mg once daily and can be given at doses of 12.5 to 25mg as this medicine.Or, as directed by the registered physician.

Use in pregnancy and lactation : This medicine is not generally recommended during pregnancy, except under exceptional circumstances. This medicine passes into breast milk. Consequently, breast-feeding is not recommended.

Packing : Losardil-25 : 5x10's tablets in blister pack.

Packing : Losardil-50 : 3x10's tablets in blister pack.